Research Senior Technician-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Dynamic Team at the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH) led by Dr. Carbone. TORCH is looking to fill the position of Research Technician 3 in the laboratory of Dr. Carbone. Dr. Carbone, as the director of the James Thoracic Center, has a research lab and mentors multiple PI's. He also participates in many collaborative research and clinical projects. Together, they form the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH). The group focuses on lung cancer research and translational therapeutics, including immunotherapies. This position will provide support to senior lab members who support the Carbone lab specifically, and TORCH more broadly. Animal work will be the primary focus of this position. We are committed to supporting employees in discovering their passions and advancing their educational and career goals. Students are encouraged to pursue their own projects and apply for grants (if applicable). We seek driven individuals who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about supporting our mission to understand lung cancer mechanisms and develop innovative treatments. Our mission is to end cancer and improve and extend the quality of life for lung cancer patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological, health or other related science field or equivalent experience required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Support experiments, collaborate with fellow students and lab staff, report results, and prepare presentations.
• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, and good time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (excel, word etc.)
• Previous experience in research or a lab environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing and assisting with a variety of molecular biology techniques, including protein/DNA/RNA isolations, Western blots, PCR techniques, bacterial cloning etc.
• Preparing samples for flow cytometry and cell sorting, including spectral flow cytometry
• Performing a large variety of cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, generating new cell lines, and processing tissue (human and murine) into single cell suspensions
• Processing human blood samples and isolating human immune cell subtypes.
• Maintains animal colony and implements breeding schemas as directed.
• Monitoring animal health
• Performing a variety of procedures on mice, including injections (IP and subcutaneous), bleeding, oral gavage, weighing, handling, ear tagging, ear punching, euthanasia, etc.
• Processing a variety of mouse tissues and blood samples for downstream analysis
• Records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results.
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures by performing data analysis and other statistical techniques on sample data.
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts, assisting with writing and figure generation for manuscripts at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares research progress reports; assists senior lab members and principal investigator(s) with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
• May need to independently review relevant scientific literature to ensure protocols are up to date and to troubleshoot procedures.
• Take part in maintaining the laboratory through identified laboratory procedures and practices.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment as well as routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Monitors general supply inventories and initiates procurement requests as needed.
• Assists Lab Supervisor with organization of the lab; creating and maintaining electronic inventories of reagents (i.e. antibodies, enzymes, etc.), equipment information, and other tasks as determined.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree