Research Senior Associate - Surgery Critical Care, Trauma and Burn

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Senior Associate in Surgery Critical Care, Trauma and Burn conceptualizes, designs, and conducts complex laboratory experiments. The role performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques, including Western blots, ELISAs, basic coagulation assays, and confocal imaging, and helps train and oversee junior lab members in laboratory methodologies.

The associate critically analyzes relevant research literature and collaborates with the principal investigator on organizing and statistically analyzing data, as well as preparing grants and manuscripts for publication and presentation. The position also contributes to grant budget development and management, laboratory purchasing, safety compliance, and daily laboratory operations, including procurement, technical assistance, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate biological or health science, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or one year of relevant experience with a master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in an appropriate biological or health science field.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute complex laboratory experiments.
• Plan and perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques, including Western blots, ELISAs, basic coagulation assays, and confocal imaging.
• Participate in training and overseeing methodologies conducted by more junior laboratory members.
• Critically analyze research literature relevant to the research.
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to organize and statistically analyze data.
• Write and prepare grants and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Participate in developing and managing grant budgets and laboratory purchases.
• Monitor and enforce laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including procurement, technical assistance, and equipment maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior