Research Associate

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Job Title:
Research Associate

Department:
Medicine | Radiation Oncology

The Dr. Arnab Chakravarti Lab / Dr. Kamalakannan Palanichamy Group are looking for a highly motivated candidate to work on translational research by utilizing genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic profiles of patient biopsies. The focus is to identify the molecular hub mediating therapeutic resistance, dissecting the mechanism of action, and validating them in clinically relevant modes. 
Additional job responsibilities and expectations include willingness to learn new concepts and techniques; preparing research results and writing manuscripts for publication; assisting with grant applications; designing experiments; collecting and analyzing preliminary data; optimizing and troubleshooting scientific techniques; participating in lab meetings, focus groups, scientific meetings, and conferences; training students and research staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in biology/molecular biology/genetics/biochemistry/biological chemistry; or equivalent experience required; Master's degree preferred. 1-3 years of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Experience in biology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry preferred; ability to perform techniques in molecular biology including sterile cell/tissue culture, cancer phenotypic assays such as cell proliferation, cell migration/invasion, apoptosis, cloning, flow cytometry, immunoblotting, DNA, RNA, protein, and metabolite extraction, qPCR, etc. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

Salary range for this position: $42,700 - $56,900 annually

Location:
Goss Laboratory (0180)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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