This is an opportunity to become involved in the one of the most cutting-edge areas of cancer therapy Immuno-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.

The Research Associate:

• Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a shared resource laboratory focused on immune profiling of IO clinical trial samples.
• Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies.
• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Performs advanced molecular and cellular assays (spectral flow cytometry, single-cell proteomics/genomics, highly multiplexed tissue imaging, spatial transcriptomics, etc.).
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets research data.
• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and makes 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work within a team required.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree preferred.
• 2+ years relevant experience, experience with flow cytometry is preferred.
• Knowledge of immunology or cancer biology is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology and/or cellular biology is preferred.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor Specialized

Career Level: S1

Additional Job Description

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.

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