The Research Associate 1 participates in planning, designing, execution, and managing research projects occurring simultaneously investigating the molecular and cellular biology of cancer, specifically gastrointestinal cancers using in vitro and mouse models in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (Dr Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate)

• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments

• Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies

• Maintains mouse colony

• Participates in the development and implementation of new and 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

• Performs basic and advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques including: PCR, tissue culture, DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, and processing tissue for immunotyping

• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data

• Maintains accurate, detailed records of experimental data and protocols

• Conducts critical analysis of research literature related to research being investigated

• Assists in the preparation of manuscripts, research paper, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation at conferences and workshops

• Assist in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents

• Attends and presents at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars

• Assists principal investigator in the development and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research

• Participates in developing and managing grant budgets and grant project reports

• 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

• Monitors laboratory expenses

• Ensures compliance with protocol requirements, as well as local, state and federal regulations

• Monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance

• Participates in oversight of daily laboratory operations

• Trains and/or supervises other lab staff

• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological / health science field, or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

• Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.

• Experience with animal models and managing a mouse colony is preferred.

• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

To learn more about this lab's research, please visit the link below:

Career roadmap framework:

Function: Research and Scholarship
Subfunction: Research
Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Level: S1

Targeted Salary Range:

$42,700 - $56,900

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio States approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.