Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:

Research Senior Technician

Department:

Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

The laboratory of Dr. Rubinstein investigates how the immune system is impaired by cancer cells and is developing strategies to overcome such immune suppression. The lab is focused on developing therapeutic approaches with immune checkpoint therapy, adoptive cell therapy, and vaccines.  This research will deepen our understanding of tumor biology, identify novel therapies, and uncover biomarkers.

The Rubinstein Lab is seeking a Research Senior Technician to provide technical and research support for ongoing projects. The successful candidate will contribute to both day-to-day laboratory operations and research activities that advance the lab’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, including reagent ordering, animal colony management, and preparation of buffers/reagents.
• Conduct research experiments and projects under the supervision of the PI or other senior members of the laboratory.
• Assist the PI with grant preparation and manuscripts, and support senior postdoctoral researchers or other lab members in ongoing projects.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and laboratory protocols.  Will process blood and other clinical specimens for cryopreservation.  Will conduct laboratory experiments such as tissue and blood processing, flow cytometry, ELISA, imaging technologies, and related immunological techniques.
• Will also engage part-time effort with the Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform, helping with various activities in the facility including machine QC, learning new technologies, conducting flow cytometry experiments, and engaging with clients. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or health sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Prior research experience in biological or health sciences preferred.
• Ability to apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of laboratory-based research required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Careel Level: T3

Additional Information:

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

The Rubinstein Lab is part of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.

Location:

Pelotonia Research Center (1040)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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