Researcher - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Researcher who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating the innate immune system to enhance cancer immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and leukemia in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology with researchers in the PIIO Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CIII); participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques including primary cell culture, western blotting, quantitative Realtime PCR; maintaining animal colonies and helping in vivo experiments for cancer model; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in pathology, molecular medicine, biological sciences or related field, PhD preferred 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.
• Knowledge and expertise in Immunotherapy required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a progressively responsible administrative capacity preferred.
• Extensive experience planning & developing projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects.
• Investigates the innate immune system to enhance cancer immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and leukemia.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives of studies.
• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques including primary cell culture, western blotting, quantitative Realtime PCR.
• Maintains animal colonies and helps in vivo experiments for cancer models.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization.
• Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff.
• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

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: Senior