Researcher 2-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University is hiring a Researcher 2 to support research in a cancer immunology and immunotherapy laboratory at the OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The role contributes to studies of anti-tumor immune responses, immune regulation, and novel immunotherapeutic strategies, while carrying out laboratory research and supporting data analysis, publications, and grant-funded research.

Responsibilities

The Researcher 2 will support research activities within a cancer immunology and immunotherapy laboratory at the OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO)

The position will contribute to studies investigating anti-tumor immune responses, mechanisms of immune regulation, and development of novel immunotherapeutic strategies

The Researcher 2 will perform a variety of laboratory-based molecular, cellular, and animal research techniques; assist in experimental design and implementation; analyze scientific data; and contribute to publications and grant-supported research activities

Preferred

Experience with mouse handling, colony management, breeding, genotyping, and tissue collection procedures

Experience with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, and related molecular biology techniques

Experience with mammalian cell culture and immunological assays

Experience with ELISA, protein analysis, Western blotting, or related laboratory methodologies

Experience with tissue processing, histological techniques, or specimen preparation

Experience in cancer biology, immunology, immunotherapy, or related biomedical research

Experience supporting manuscript preparation, scientific presentations, and research publications

Experience coordinating laboratory operations, inventory management, or training laboratory personnel

Mouse Handling

Colony Management

Animal Breeding

Genotyping

Tissue Collection

DNA/RNA Extraction

PCR

RT-qPCR

Mammalian Cell Culture

Immunological Assays

ELISA

Protein Analysis

Western Blotting

Laboratory Methodologies

Tissue Processing

Histological Techniques

Specimen Preparation

Immunotherapy

Biomedical Research

Manuscript Preparation

Scientific Presentations

Research Publications

Laboratory Operations

Inventory Management

Laboratory Personnel Training

Company

Public land-grant research university

Columbus, Ohio, USA

http://www.osu.edu/

Founded in 1958

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Master's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Biology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience conducting laboratory-based biological research

Experience with molecular biology techniques, cell culture, or animal research methodologies

Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret scientific data

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment

Experience with mouse handling, colony management, breeding, genotyping, and tissue collection procedures

Experience with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, and related molecular biology techniques

Experience with mammalian cell culture and immunological assays

Experience with ELISA, protein analysis, Western blotting, or related laboratory methodologies

Experience with tissue processing, histological techniques, or specimen preparation

Experience in cancer biology, immunology, immunotherapy, or related biomedical research

Experience supporting manuscript preparation, scientific presentations, and research publications

Experience coordinating laboratory operations, inventory management, or training laboratory personnel

Required skills

Immunology, Immunotherapy, Cancer Biology, Mouse Handling, Genotyping, Tissue Collection, DNA/RNA Extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, Mammalian Cell Culture, ELISA, Western Blotting

Preferred skills

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Experience

Mid level