Student Research Assistant

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Job Title:

Student Research Assistant

Department:

CCC | Sponsored Research-JM

Join the Dynamic Team at the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH), led by Dr. Carbone

Position Overview: We seek motivated students passionate about wet lab (bench) work and willing to participate in lab maintenance and organization alongside our dedicated team. As part of our highly collaborative team, students will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects tailored to our research needs.

Opportunities for Students: We are committed to supporting students in discovering their passions and advancing their educational and career goals. Depending on time and interest, students are encouraged to apply for Undergraduate Pelotonia Fellowships to pursue their own projects.

Motivated Individuals: We seek driven individuals who thrive in a team setting and who are passionate about supporting our mission to understand lung cancer mechanisms and develop innovative treatments.

Our Mission: Our mission is simple yet profound: end cancer. We aim to improve and extend the quality of life for lung cancer patients worldwide.

Training and Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Training: As a Summer Student Research Assistant in TORCH, you may receive hands-on training in essential molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA/Protein extraction, Western Blotting, PCR genotyping, bacterial cloning, cell culture, and mouse work depending on the needs of the project(s) assigned.
• Documentation: All team members, including students, are expected to meticulously document experiments, data, and analyses according to project guidelines.
• Lab Maintenance: Assist with lab maintenance and participate in lab meetings (schedule permitting).

Education and Experience:

• Students must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at Ohio State University. Highly preferred to be in life sciences. Requires successful completion of a background check and completion of a pre-employment physical including drug screen

Desired Experience (Preferred but not Required):

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including bacterial growth for DNA production and purification, and generating protein lysates for western blotting.

Commitment and Teamwork:

• Support experiments, collaborate with fellow students and lab staff, report results, and prepare presentations.
• A strong willingness to work in a team environment is essential.

Final Note: We strive to end cancer while enhancing and prolonging the lives of lung cancer patients.

Additional Information:

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As one of only 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to ca