Research Associate - Epigenetics and Cancer Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Dr. Benjamin Stanton’s Lab in the Center for Childhood Cancer Research @ The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is recruiting a Research Associate. The candidates will be focusing on projects studying chromatin regulation in childhood cancers. The training environment will be highly collaborative, at the intersection of epigenetics, genomics, and cancer biology. Independence, motivation, and ability to formulate hypothesis-driven experiments will be important. For more information please reach out to: [email protected] Job Description Summary: Conducts independent research within a general area in conjunction with a Principal Investigator (PI). Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
Effective computer skills.
One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, required.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI.
Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies.
Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction.
Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget.
Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.