Research Senior Associate

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Job Title :

Research Senior Associate

Department :

CCC Pharmcoanalytical

Research Associate 2-B / H designs, executes and manages research projects investigating cancer in a foundational (basic) biological / health science research laboratory in the Pharmacoanalytical Shared Resource (PhASR) within the OSUMC Comprehensive Cancer Center. Duties include :

Collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies

Conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments

Develops and validates quantitative liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS / MS) methods for pre-clinical and clinical studies per FDA guidelines

Prepares biological specimens by protein precipitation, phospholipid removal, liquid liquid and solid phase extraction for ELISA and LC-MS / MS analyses, and for analysis by other methods as appropriate

Critically analyze and interpret original data and peer-reviewed literature in cooperation with other PhASR resources to plan future experiments

Collects, analyzes and interprets research data

Assists with development and implementation of new and / or revised research methodologies and techniques

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

Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required :

Master’s degree in a biological sciences, health or other related science field is required, PhD preferred.

4 years relevant experience in laboratory research experience is required, 5-7 preferred.

Working knowledge of Thermo XCalibur and / or Tracefinder software is a desired.

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 Specialized

Career Level : S2

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.