Research Senior Technician

This is an opportunity to become involved in the one of the most cutting-edge areas of cancer therapy Immune Oncology, to learn and use the newest technologies, develop the most marketable skillset in laboratory science, while working with an exceptional team of dedicated and talented scientists.

Research Technician 3:

• Assists and supports scientific investigation to study immuno-oncology as directed in the Immune Monitoring amp; Discovery Platform (IMDP) in the Pelotonia Institute of Immuno-Oncology.
• Conducts planned research activities using observation, measurement and analytical techniques (spectral flow cytometry, single-cell proteomics/genomics, highly multiplexed tissue imaging, spatial transcriptomics, etc.).
• Prepares solutions and live culture media for scientific experiments.
• Performs a variety of assays and experimental tests.
• Collects, sorts and processes tissue and blood samples.
• Records and consolidates research data.
• Assists with preparation of data and materials for inclusion in research reports, publications and grant applications written by principal investigator.
• Research current scientific literature on specified topics.
• Assists with instructing research aides, undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory procedures and operation of equipment.
• Calibrates various laboratory equipment and operates microscopes, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment.
• Assists with ordering, stocking, and maintenance of research supplies. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree in biological/health sciences is required. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required (presentations at national meetings). Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates will complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

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 nations 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 tomorrows 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 nations 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 nations largest public universities.

Salary Range for this position: $17.31 - $22.77