Researcher - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Researcher to function as a technical expert in molecular profiling from human tissue samples; high through-put analysis and genomic analysis of gene expression; plans, designs, executes, and manages research projects related to the control of development and cancer; extracts, collects, analyzes and interprets research data; to write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports based on laboratory research results; assists with development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain outside funding in support of research; prepare summaries of research findings for submission to sponsoring agencies; 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 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; provides scientific guidance and technical expertise to undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellow, and staff manages daily operations of the laboratory; oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment; negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs; establishes relationships and develops collaborations with other laboratories; mentors and trains research personnel as needed.

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

• Function as a technical expert in molecular profiling from human tissue samples
• High through-put analysis and genomic analysis of gene expression
• Plans, designs, executes, and manages research projects related to the control of development and cancer
• Extracts, collects, analyzes and interprets research data
• Write manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports based on laboratory research results
• Assists with development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain outside funding in support of research
• Prepare summaries of research findings for submission to sponsoring agencies
• 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 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
• Provides scientific guidance and technical expertise to undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellow, and staff manages daily operations of the laboratory
• Oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment
• Negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs
• Establishes relationships and develops collaborations with other laboratories
• Mentors and trains research personnel as needed

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees