Research Associate

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Research Associate participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating immune cell epigenetic changes driving altered antiviral responses in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced immunology, biochemistry, and flow cytometry techniques and procedures; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues; oversees care of laboratory animals; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned;

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 1 year of experience required.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required;
• experience in a biological/health research capacity is required;
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• experience with immunology, biochemistry, and flow cytometry techniques desired
• experience with animal handling and husbandry desired.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects
• Develops and implements goals and objectives of studies
• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments
• Performs advanced immunology, biochemistry, and flow cytometry techniques and procedures
• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data
• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques
• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization
• Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards
• Performs routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues
• Oversees care of laboratory animals
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff
• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees