Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:
Research Senior Technician

Department:
Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

About The Ansa-Addo Lab at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center

There is a Research Senior Technician position opening mentored in the laboratory of Dr. Ephraim Ansa-Addo], a group leader at The Ohio State University. The over-arching focus of the laboratory is characterizing the roles of regulatory T cells present in the tumor microenvironment and their impact on cancer progression. Our lab is highly collaborative; thus, the selected candidate will work interactively with a multidisciplinary team of physician scientists, cancer biologists, immunologists and biomedical informaticians within the PIIO and OSUCCC.

Detailed Position Description:

Research Senior Technician will support scientific investigations of T cells (e.g., regulatory T cells and T follicular helper cells) and their roles in cancer immunity. Research Assistant-B/H will independently manage mouse colonies to ensure that the required animals with the appropriate genotypes are available in sufficient numbers for experiments and maintenance. The individual will also work with ULAR staff at the OSU to ensure appropriate care of animals. Overall, they will participate in the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating cancer in the Comprehensive Cancer Center; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designing and execution of complex laboratory experiments, performing a variety of molecular, cellular and biological techniques, and procedures including genotyping, PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, cell cultures and flow cytometry analysis; development and implementation of new and/or 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; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; 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; performs additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 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. 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- Technical

Career Level: T3

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: $17.10-$20.62 per hour

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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