Research Associate

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Job Title:
Research Associate

Department:
Pharmacy | Office of the Dean

A junior Research Associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Eric Eisenmann within the Experimental Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy (Columbus, Ohio). Ongoing projects focus on characterizing the impact of anticancer drugs on the CNS and how drug transporters modulate these effects; research activities are consistent with standard in vitro and in vivo techniques utilized in pharmaceutical sciences (e.g., PK/PD studies, uptake assays), oncology (e.g., apoptosis, cell viability assays, cytotoxicity assays, immunoblotting), and neuroscience (e.g., behavioral studies, IF/confocal microscopy). The applicant will work independently and collaboratively with team members to achieve research goals. The successful applicant will perform or help with research-related activities, including the planning and execution of experiments, and will help facilitate regular laboratory operations. Required activities will include performing experiments and managing colonies of mice including basic husbandry and genotyping. Supportive activities will include helping procuring and managing laboratory inventory, handling regulatory compliance (e.g., EHS and IACUC), and contributing to publications, grant proposals, and progress reports.

Required Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. 1-3 years of relevant experience required. Prior laboratory experience in biomedical research or neuroscience.

Desired Experience: Master's Degree preferred. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Ability to independently conduct experiments, including the management of multiple concurrent projects. Experience managing laboratory operations. Strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with standard molecular biology techniques. Prior experience completing behavioral assays.

Additional Information:

The pay range for this job profile is $42,700 - $56,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUBFUNCTION: Research

CAREER BAND: Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S1

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Location:
Parks Hall (0273)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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