Researcher, Healthcare, Research Scientist

Job Title

Researcher – The Ohio State University

Department:
Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:
Regular

Shift: First Shift

Scheduled

Hours:

40 per week

Researcher will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments to support ongoing projects in the lab. This includes manipulating gene expression using standard molecular biology tools (i.e. siRNA, shRNA, CRISPR), performing cell‑based assays to assess cellular proliferation and transformation, and carrying out basic protein and RNA analyses. The scientist will also assist with in vivo studies in mouse models, including handling, monitoring, and collection of experimental samples, as well as evaluating responses to experimental treatments.

In addition, the role will involve participation in omics‑style studies (e.g., metabolomics and proteomics) and contribute to the analysis and interpretation of resulting data.

The Researcher will maintain an organized and detailed laboratory notebook that clearly documents experimental plans, methods, and results, and will present updates on their work at lab meetings (no more than 2–3 times per year).

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 5 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 3 years of relevant experience required with Master's Degree.

• Doctoral Degree

Function:
Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:
Research

Career Band:
Individual Contributor – Specialized

Career Level:

S3

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. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;

create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.