Research Senior Technician

Assist with research on cancer immunology, tumor biology, and immune responses in prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers using in vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches. Perform experiments using advanced lab techniques such as flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, and tissue imaging. Perform routine in vivo / lab animal experiments including immune cell isolation, cancer cell inoculation, tumor growth measurement and treatment administration. Collect and process human tissue and blood samples, prepare lab materials and solutions, and keep accurate records of all work.

Support data analysis and contribute to preparation of figures and results for research publications, grant submissions, and presentations. Research relevant scientific literature to support ongoing and future experiments.

Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments such as microscopes, centrifuges, and flow cytometers. Help train and guide junior lab personnel, including students and research aides, in laboratory methods and equipment use. Assist with inventory management and ordering of laboratory supplies. Perform other duties as assigned to support the research mission.

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience with mouse models highly desirable
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work within a team required.
• Training is provided and overall opportunity is only limited by candidate work ethic and skill.
• Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

The OSUCCC 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 nations largest public universities. The OSUCCC James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the bodys immune system to fight cancer at all levels from prevention to treatment and survivorship.