The Ohio State University's Rubinstein Lab is seeking to deepen the understanding of tumor biology, identify novel therapies, and uncover biomarkers by investigating how the immune system is impaired by cancer cells and developing strategies to overcome such immune suppression.
Requirements
- 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.
- Knowledge of laboratory experiments such as tissue and blood processing, flow cytometry, ELISA, imaging technologies, and related immunological techniques.
- Experience with reagent ordering, animal colony management, and preparation of buffers/reagents.
- Experience with grant preparation and manuscripts.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems.
- Knowledge of immunological techniques and principles.
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.
- Process blood and other clinical specimens for cryopreservation.
- Conduct laboratory experiments such as tissue and blood processing, flow cytometry, ELISA, imaging technologies, and related immunological techniques.
- 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.
Other
- Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
- Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
- Bachelor’s degree in biological or health sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
