Virology Researcher I: Genomics & High-Containment Lab

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Researcher 1 to perform advanced virology research in a high-containment laboratory. The role involves experimental design, execution, and interpretation of complex molecular virology, immunology, and genomics projects using BSL-2 and BSL-2+ facilities, with possible BSL-3 work after training.

Responsibilities include data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant support, and mentoring staff; candidates should have strong

Qualifications

• Experience in the virology laboratory.
• Publication of scientific papers.
• Presentation of scientific results at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments involving virus rescue, cell culture systems, viral growth kinetics, and sequencing.
• Develop and optimize assays (qPCR, RT-PCR, plaque assays, virus titration).
• Perform computational analysis of sequencing datasets and bioinformatics interpretation.
• Prepare publication-quality figures and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Virology lab experience

BSL-3 experience

Bioinformatics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

qPCR

RT-PCR

Flow cytometry

Next-gen sequencing

Job description

The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Researcher 1 to perform advanced virology research in a high-containment laboratory. The role involves experimental design, execution, and interpretation of complex molecular virology, immunology, and genomics projects using BSL-2 and BSL-2+ facilities, with possible BSL-3 work after training.

Responsibilities include data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant support, and mentoring staff; candidates should have strong