Research Scientist

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Job Title:
Research Scientist

Department:
Medicine | Pathology

Research Scientist to participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within Dr. Xuefeng Liu laboratory (Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory) in the Department of Pathology and OSU CCC.

Responsibilities Include:

• Writes and submits grant proposals of original research in the area of tumor cell biology and oncogenic viruses as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain funding in support of research with significant salary support from extramural funding sponsors

• Develops and tests hypotheses

• Plans, designs and executes advanced research experiments

• Conducts statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data

• Plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals

• Develops and implements new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory

• Writes IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research

• Ensures and is accountable for compliance to federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations

• Supervises and trains junior research staff, post doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate & graduate students

• Develops new and on-going collaborative research opportunities.

Minimum Education Required:

Doctorate (Academic) in Biomedical Science or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to be a competent and productive researcher i.e. incumbent will have authored several publications of considerable interest and value to the field as evidenced by favorable reviews, by citation in the work of others, by presentations of papers to professional societies, and/or will have contributed inventions, new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important applied problems. 36 months experience in the field as Research Scientist is required.

Salary Range :

$ 62,700 - $83,600 per year

Additional Information:

Location:
Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

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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