Researcher 3

The Ohio State University

5d

About The Position

Researcher to conduct complex scientific investigations in Leah Pyter’s translational research laboratory in the Institute of Brain, Behavior, and Immunology functioning as a specialist or technical expert in mechanistic studies of gut-immune-brain interactions and circadian rhythms in the context of cancer; collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects; plans, designs, and conducts complex & advanced research; plans and executes advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures specializing & providing technical expertise in brain, behavior, and immunology; extracts, analyzes & evaluates experimental data; develops and implements new or revised research methods; assists PI in research & development efforts of new research projects; works closely with PI to determine and develop goals of projects; develops and establishes criteria & research standards to meet goals of research projects; plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in scientific journals; attends and presents research results at scientific conferences; actively contributes to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals; investigates potential sources of funding and makes recommendations to principal investigators; participates in developing and establishing working relationships with current & potential sponsors of research; oversees appropriate maintenance of all laboratory equipment; negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs; participates in developing and implementing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual; monitors, oversees & ensures compliance to local, state and federal laboratory health and safety rules, regulations and guidelines; provides training of research staff in executing new research methods; serves as a consultant to other investigators in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 5 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 3 years of relevant experience required with Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex scientific investigations in mechanistic studies of gut-immune-brain interactions and circadian rhythms in the context of cancer
• Collaborate with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop, manage and implement research projects
• Plan, design, and conduct complex & advanced research
• Plan and executes advanced molecular biological and biochemical procedures specializing & providing technical expertise in brain, behavior, and immunology
• Extract, analyze & evaluate experimental data
• Develop and implement new or revised research methods
• Assist PI in research & development efforts of new research projects
• Work closely with PI to determine and develop goals of projects
• Develop and establish criteria & research standards to meet goals of research projects
• Plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in scientific journals
• Attend and present research results at scientific conferences
• Actively contribute to developing, writing, editing and critiquing research grant proposals
• Investigate potential sources of funding and makes recommendations to principal investigators
• Participate in developing and establishing working relationships with current & potential sponsors of research
• Oversee appropriate maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Negotiate and oversee equipment service contracts and repairs
• Participate in developing and implementing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safety Manual
• Monitor, oversee & ensures compliance to local, state and federal laboratory health and safety rules, regulations and guidelines
• Provide training of research staff in executing new research methods
• Serve as a consultant to other investigators in area of expertise

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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