Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:

Research Senior Technician

Department:

Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

Join the Dynamic Parang Lab in the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH)

Position Overview: TORCH is looking to fill the position of Research Technician 3 in the laboratory of Dr. Parang. Dr. Parang is a physician-scientist and lung cancer oncologist whose lab is focused on understanding lung cancer drug resistance with a particular focus on EGFR-mutant lung cancer.

We are looking for a driven, curious individual to support senior lab members in the Parang lab and help advance several exciting projects. The individual will have a unique opportunity to work on projects that are being directly translated into clinical trials under the mentorship of Dr. Parang, Dr. Parang’s lab team, and the TORCH community.  

Opportunities for Employees: We are committed to supporting employees in discovering their passions and advancing their educational and career goals.

Motivated Individuals: We seek driven, curious individuals who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about supporting our mission to understand lung cancer mechanisms and developing new lung cancer therapies.

Our Mission: Our mission is to improve and extend the quality of life for lung cancer patients.

Training provided:

• Hands-On Training:
  • You will receive hands-on training in essential molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA/Protein extraction, Western Blotting, PCR genotyping, bacterial cloning, cell culture, and mouse work depending on the needs of the project assigned.
  • Once you have received the standard training we will support and provide training required for specific projects to which you are assigned.
• Compliance and regulatory training:
  • There are regulatory and compliance-based trainings that differ depending on the work being done.  These trainings are required before any work may begin.
    • These can be either computer-based (CBLs) or in-person training.

Requirements:

• The wet lab setting incorporates both basic biological and translational techniques.
  • Performing and assisting with a variety of molecular biology techniques, including protein/DNA/RNA isolations, Western blots, PCR techniques, bacterial cloning etc. 
  • Preparing samples for flow cytometry and cell sorting, including spectral flow cytometry 
  • Performing a large variety of cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, generating new cell lines, and processing tissue (human and murine) into single cell suspensions 
  • Monitoring animal health
  • Performing a variety of procedures on mice, including injections, bleeding, oral gavage, weighing, handling, ear tagging, ear punching, euthanasia, etc. 
  • Processing a variety of mouse tissues and blood samples for downstream analysis 
  • Processing human blood samples and isolating human immune cell subtypes. 
• Documentation:
  • Records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results.
  • Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures by performing data analysis and other statistical techniques on sample data.
  • Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts, assisting with writing and figure generation for manuscripts at the direction of the supervisor. 
  • Prepares research progress reports; assists senior lab members and principal investigator(s) with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
  • May need to independently review relevant scientific literature to ensure protocols are up to date and to troubleshoot procedures.
• Lab Maintenance:
  • Take part in maintaining the laboratory through identified laboratory procedures and practices.
  • Sets up and operates laboratory equipment as well as routine cleaning and maintenance.
  • Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
  • Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
  • Monitors general supply inventories and initiates procurement requests as needed.
  • Assists Lab Supervisor with organization of the lab; creating and maintaining electronic inventories of reagents (i.e. antibodies, enzymes, etc.), equipment information, and other tasks as determined.

Minimum Required Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, health, or other related science field or equivalent experience required. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.  

Desired Experience (Preferred but not Required):

• Self-motivated, and good time management skills 
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (excel, word etc.)
• Previous experience in research or a lab environment is preferred but not required. 

Commitment and Teamwork:

• Support experiments, collaborate with fellow students and lab staff, report results, and prepare presentations.
• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.

Final Note: We strive to end cancer while enhancing and extending the lives of lung cancer patients through cutting-edge research and compassionate collaboration.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that 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 nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that 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 nation’s largest public universities.

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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