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Job Title:
Researcher 1

Department:
Medicine | Surgery Administration

Researcher 1 will work together in a Team Science environment in conjunction with four principal investigators in cancer research within the Division of Surgical Oncology and OSUCCC. 

• Participates in 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

• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments

• Performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques

• 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 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: 

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological/health science or equivalent experience required.

-1 year of relevant experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

-Master's degree in an appropriate biological/health science is preferred.

-Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is preferred.

-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.

Additional Information:

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. 

Pay Range: 

$42,700-56,900 per year.

Location:
Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

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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