Research Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Position Summary

Applies knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures gained through education to support research in cancer immunology, tumor biology, and immune responses in prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Applies basic concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks. Works on projects of limited scope and complexity, generally following set procedures. Works under supervision and receives instructions. Exchanges information on routine matters.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist with laboratory research using in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches under direct supervision. Perform routine experiments such as cell culture, basic tissue processing, and sample preparation. Support animal studies by assisting with routine procedures such as cancer cell inoculation, tumor measurement, and administration of treatments. Collect and process human tissue and blood samples as directed. Prepare laboratory materials, solutions, and reagents following standard operating procedures. Maintain accurate records of all work performed.

Support data collection and basic analysis. Assist in preparing figures and results for presentations, publications, and grant submissions. Conduct literature searches to support assigned experiments.

Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, and flow cytometers under guidance. Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies. Provide routine support to students or junior personnel as needed. Perform other duties as assigned to support the research mission.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Career Roadmap Framework:

Function: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Research

Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level: S1 - Entry

Additional Information

The OSUCCC James 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 levelsfrom prevention to treatment and survivorship.