Manage daily laboratory operations including reagent ordering and animal colony management while conducting research experiments under PI supervision. Support the Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform through machine QC and flow cytometry experiments for clients.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in biological or health sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to apply practical knowledge to laboratory-based research.
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Job Title: Research Technician 3-Medical Oncology Department: Medicine | IM Medical Oncology The laboratory of Mark Rubinstein investigates how the immune system is impaired by cancer cells and develops strategies to overcome immune suppression.
The lab focuses on therapeutic approaches including immune checkpoint therapy, adoptive cell therapy, and vaccines.
This research aims to deepen understanding of tumor biology, identify novel therapies, and uncover biomarkers.
The Rubinstein Lab is seeking a temporary Research Technician 3 to provide technical and research support for ongoing projects.
The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day laboratory operations and research activities that advance the lab’s mission during a defined period of increased need.
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.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Sick Time
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Vacation Time
State Retirement Plan
Alternative Retirement Plan
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.
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
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