Researcher

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Job Title:

Researcher

Department:

Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

The laboratory of Dr. Rolfo is seeking a senior researcher with extensive genomics experience to work with next-generation sequencing (NGS), multiple platforms.  As part of our highly collaborative team, employees will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects tailored to our research needs focusing, but not limited to, solid tumors and liquid biopsies (including CTCs and extracellular vesicles) in thoracic oncology, specifically for Dr. Rolfo’s laboratory. As Division Director of Medical Oncology for The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Rolfo collaborates with other projects beyond thoracic oncology that this position will support.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in biology, biological sciences, or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Specifically, 5-6 years’ experience in NGS is required, with 6-8 years desired. Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Selected candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Employees: We are committed to supporting employees in continuing their passions and advancing their educational and career goals. Depending on time and interest, employees are encouraged to apply for research grants 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.

  Specifically, 5-6 years’ experience in NGS is required, with 6-8 years desired.

Responsibilities:

• Techniques: This position requires extensive knowledge of RNA/DNA extraction and manipulation for downstream assays including library preparation for NGS.
• Troubleshooting: Optimize and transition assays to be run on the NGS systems (ex. Establish and transfer protocols from between NGS platforms).
• Documentation: All team members are expected to meticulously document experiments, data, and analyses according to project and data storage guidelines.
• Lab Maintenance: Assist with lab maintenance, including equipment, ordering, compliance, etc.
• Participation in Research Meetings: Participate in research lab meetings both internally and externally as requested.
• Manuscript and grant preparation: Assist with manuscript and grant proposals especially related to methodology as directed by PI

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

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.

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