Researcher -Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Job Title:

Researcher 3 – Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Researcher 3 will serve as a senior research professional in the laboratory of Dr. Hassane Zarour at the OSUCCC
- James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO). The position will independently plan and conduct complex, large‑scope translational cancer immunology studies focused on anti‑tumor immune responses, immune dysfunction, immune checkpoint biology, cancer vaccines, and therapeutic strategies to improve immunotherapy outcomes in melanoma and other cancers.

The Researcher 3 will apply advanced expertise in cellular and molecular immunology, experimental therapeutics, and in vivo models; develop and optimize methods; analyze and interpret complex data; contribute substantively to publications and grant applications; and serve as an experienced scientific resource for laboratory personnel and collaborators.

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required; five years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or three years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
• Relevant education or experience in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Medical Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Oncology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex scientific experimentation, analyze and interpret data, solve non‑routine problems, and manage multiple research priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, scientific‑writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across collaborative research teams, provide technical guidance, and build consensus on scientific matters.
• Successful completion of a background check and any required pre‑employment screenings.

• Doctoral degree in Medical Biotechnology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with cancer immunotherapy, cancer‑vaccine development, T‑cell biology, antigen uptake and cross‑presentation, or immune‑checkpoint research.
• Experience with genetic engineering, viral‑vector design and production, lipid‑nanoparticle or viral‑like‑particle vaccine platforms, recombinant proteins, or engineered immune cells.
• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, protein expression and purification, chromatography or FPLC, and related analytical methods.
• Experience designing and conducting in vivo tumor or immunogenicity studies and evaluating cellular and humoral immune responses.
• Record of peer‑reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and substantive contributions to manuscripts and grant applications.
• Experience leading independent research projects and…