Researcher, Healthcare, Research Scientist

Job Duties

• Instrument maintenance, standardization, and quality assurance:
  Establish and/or modify Standard Operating Procedures for routine instrument maintenance and performance evaluation.
• Perform instrument setup and acquisition of samples independently.
• Perform calibration/alignment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair of cytometers and associated facility instruments.
• Document instrument performance, maintenance, service, and corrective actions.
• Provide training for technicians and investigators with respect to the basics of the technology, instrument startup/shutdown and maintenance, data acquisition and transfer, and data analysis as needed.
• Educate core laboratory clients with respect to sample requirements for specific experimental goals.
• Experimental design and optimization with the laboratory Director to advise investigators regarding experimental design and data analysis.
• Work with investigators to explore and optimize current and emerging techniques.
• Work independently or together with Director to establish analysis strategies. Present novel assays and techniques to research group.
• Assess inventory and order supplies when needed.
• Conduct operations of the facility within safety guidelines for instrument operation, as well as chemical and biological safety standards.
• Maintain reporting and billing, process costing and fee development, budget development and management.
• Maintain technical currency, identify and assess developing technologies, platforms, reagents, and methods.
• Import and deploy as appropriate.

• Master's Degree, PhD or equivalent experience required.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience required.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of immunology.
• Demonstrated success training and supervising others.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis platforms and reducing that data to figures suitable for scientific presentations (e.g., Flow Jo, DiVa, Omiq, InForm) and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common tools.
• Training in bacteriological, viral, chemical, and physical safety.
• Proficiency with Macintosh and PC computers and handheld devices.
• Able to work safely in a BSL2 environment.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Include in your application a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.

The PIIO is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer at all levels. Launched in July 2019 as part of a $102 Million pledge from Pelotonia, the PIIO represents Ohio State’s commitment to grow the exciting area of immuno-oncology. Led by founding director and renowned immunologist Zihai Li, MD, PhD, the PIIO builds upon a rich portfolio of active investigator-initiated IO clinical trials being conducted at the OSUCCC – James.

Location:

Pelotonia Research Center (1040)

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.