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Research Senior Associate - Comprehensive Cancer Center

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Senior Associate to join our laboratory, which focuses on the mechanisms of DNA repair and cancer therapy resistance. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects that investigate DNA replication fork stalling, DNA repair pathways, and mechanisms of resistance to cancer therapies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular and cellular biology experiments, including cell culture, gene editing, protein/DNA analysis, and functional assays related to DNA replication and repair.
• Collaborate with team members to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and prepare data for presentations, reports, and publications.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior lab members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and institutional regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, or a related field; PhD degree preferred.
• 1 year of hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, DNA repair assays).
• Familiarity with DNA repair and replication biology is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cancer biology or therapeutic resistance models.
• Prior publication or contributions to scientific research projects.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2

Location: Tzagournis Medical Research Facility (0163)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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