Researcher 3- Ophthalmology

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences seeks a Researcher to conduct complex scientific investigations in a foundational biological/health science laboratory. Serving as a specialist or technical expert incumbent collaborates closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) to design, manage, and implement research projects. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and conducting advanced experiments; executing molecular, biochemical, or other specialized procedures; and providing technical expertise. The Researcher extracts, analyzes, and evaluates experimental data; develops and implements new or revised methodologies; and establishes criteria, controls, and standards to achieve project goals. The role contributes to scholarly output by preparing manuscripts, abstracts, and reports for publication in scientific journals, and presenting findings at national and international conferences and workshops. The Researcher actively supports grant development by drafting, editing, and critiquing proposals; identifying potential funding sources; and cultivating relationships with current and prospective sponsors. Additional responsibilities include overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring proper maintenance of equipment, negotiating and managing service contracts, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols. The incumbent monitors compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, trains research staff in new methodologies, and serves as a consultant to other investigators in their area of expertise.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 5 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience required with Master's Degree
• Considerable experience in a biological/health research capacity is required
• Strong knowledge and expertise
• Successful completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a progressively responsible administrative role
• Experience in planning and developing research projects

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, and conducting advanced experiments
• Executing molecular, biochemical, or other specialized procedures
• Providing technical expertise
• Extracting, analyzing, and evaluating experimental data
• Developing and implementing new or revised methodologies
• Establishing criteria, controls, and standards to achieve project goals
• Preparing manuscripts, abstracts, and reports for publication in scientific journals
• Presenting findings at national and international conferences and workshops
• Drafting, editing, and critiquing grant proposals
• Identifying potential funding sources
• Cultivating relationships with current and prospective sponsors
• Overseeing laboratory operations
• Ensuring proper maintenance of equipment
• Negotiating and managing service contracts
• Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Monitoring compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Training research staff in new methodologies
• Serving as a consultant to other investigators in their area of expertise

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