Research Senior Associate - Surgery

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Research Senior Associate who designs, executes and manages research projects investigating pancreatic cancer in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology; collaborates with principal investigator to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies; conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques; plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data; analyzes and interprets research data; develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques; plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods; develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research; collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare 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; attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding; participates in developing and managing grant budgets; monitors expenses; monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; trains and/or supervises research staff; manages daily operations of the laboratory; oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment; provides technical assistance and supervision of equipment; negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Designs, executes and manages research projects investigating pancreatic cancer.
• Collaborates with principal investigator to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies.
• Conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data.
• Analyzes and interprets research data.
• Develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques.
• Plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
• Develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research.
• Collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.
• Assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding.
• Investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding.
• Participates in developing and managing grant budgets.
• Monitors expenses.
• Monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Trains and/or supervises research staff.
• Manages daily operations of the laboratory.
• Oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance and supervision of equipment.
• Negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs.

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: Senior