Research Scientist - CRISPR/Cancer Immunotherapy

The CRISPR Core and Meisam Naeimi Kararoudi Lab

The CRISPR Core at NCH provides genome editing services institutionally, nationally and internationally. Under Dr. Kararoudi supervision, the core develops novel gene editing approaches for Ex vivo and in vivo gene editing for basic and translational sciences including cellular and gene therapies

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Experience with CRISPR screenings and animal models is required. Read more about the Lab at the link belo

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Kararoudi Lab Nationwide Children's Hospi

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General Descript

ion Conducts independent research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of a principal investigator. Assists with training and mentors

hip.

Essential Job Funct

ions Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research with faculty PI under minimal guid

ance.Serves as a mentor and training aide to new or junior staff. Trains and supervises technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research pro

gram.Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies perfo

rmed.Prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research fo

rums.Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State Univer

sity.Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agen

cies.

Education Requir

ement PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, req

uired.Requires at least 1 year of CRISPR Screening experi

ence.

SkillsExtensive experience in CRISPR scre

enings.Experience with animal s

tudies.Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory coll

eagues.Excellent laboratory technical

skills.Excellent computer

skills.Skills in qualitative and quantitative research m

ethods.Ability to proactively manage and drive pr

ojects.

Permanent