The Research Associate will participate in the planning, design, and execution of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating cancer within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Ohio State University.

The Mundy-Bosse lab studies how the development and function of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) is altered in individuals with hematologic malignancies and pre-malignant hematologic disorders. Our overarching goal is to restore innate immunity in patients to help them fight cancer and avoid relapse.

https://cancer.osu.edu/find-a-researcher/search-researcher-directory/bethany-mundy-bosse

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Principal Investigator to develop, initiate, and coordinate research projects in alignment with laboratory objectives

• Design and execute complex in-vitro and in-vivo laboratory experiments

• Perform advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques, including but not limited to nucleic acid preparation, rtPCR, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and CRISPR/lentivirus gene editing.

• Collect, analyze and interpret research data; report findings to Principal Investigator

• Develop and implement new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques

• Test new experimental designs and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization

• Perform critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken

• Perform routine and complex experimental procedures on laboratory animals including disease monitoring, administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues

• Coordinate laboratory animal care team; maintain laboratory compliance with OSU and federal policies regarding animal welfare

• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and presentation at national conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents

• Assist Principal Investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research

• Train graduate and undergraduate students and laboratory research staff in specialized laboratory techniques

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with in-vivo models and therapeutic testing is required

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and primary tissue processing is highly desired

• Experience with flow cytometric analysis and cell sorting is highly desired

• 1-3 years of experience in a biological/health science research capacity is 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 including a drug screen

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