Student research Assistant 3

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

Position Overview: TORCH is looking to fill a couple of positions for Student Research Assistant 3 in the laboratory of Dr. Carbone. As the director of the James Thoracic Center, Dr. Carbone has a research lab and mentors multiple PIs. He also participates in multiple collaborative research and clinical projects. Together we make up the Thoracic Oncology Research Collaborative Hub (TORCH). Our group focuses on lung cancer research and translational therapeutics, including immunotherapies.

This position will initially include extensive hands-on training in molecular biology techniques as needed. As a Student Research Assistant 3, after initial training, this position will be more independent, not just that of supporting lab members. By getting to know the projects, lab members, and PIs, as well as your own interests, it is possible to move under the direction of another TORCH PI. This position will work to complete their own project based on their interests and/or work with a PI (senior lab members) in obtaining preliminary data for grant applications or completing manuscripts.

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(s), students are encouraged to pursue their own projects and apply for grants (if applicable).

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 provided:

• Hands-On Training:
  • As a new employee in TORCH, you will 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.
  • You will receive more specific training, depending on the project(s) assigned.
• Compliance and regulatory training:
  • There are regulatory and compliance-based training courses that differ depending on the work you will being doing; required before any work may begin in the lab.
    • These can be either computer based (CBLs) or in-person training.

Requirements:

• The wet lab setting incorporates both basic biological and translational techniques. Specific techniques may vary depending on the project(s) you work on.
  • Performing and assisting with a variety of molecular biology techniques, including protein/DNA/RNA isolations, Western blots, PCR techniques, bacterial cloning, etc.
  • Preparing samples for flow cytometry and cell sorting, including spectral flow cytometry
  • Performing a large variety of cell culture techniques, including primary cell culture, generating new cell lines, and processing tissue (human and murine) into single cell suspensions.
  • Monitoring animal health
  • Performing a variety of procedures on mice, including injections, bleeding, oral gavage, weighing, handling, ear tagging, ear punching, euthanasia, etc.
  • Processing a variety of mouse tissues and blood samples for downstream analysis
  • Processing human blood samples and isolating human immune cell subtypes.
• Responsibilities in addition to wet lab techniques.
  • May need to independently review relevant scientific literature to ensure protocols are up to date and to troubleshoot procedures.
  • Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.
  • May assist with training new lab members in basic molecular biology techniques.
• Documentation:
  • Records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results.
  • Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures by performing data analysis and other statistical techniques on sample data.
  • Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts, assisting with writing and figure generation for manuscripts at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Prepares research progress reports; assists senior lab members and principal investigator(s) with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
• Lab Maintenance:
  • Take part in maintaining the laboratory through identified laboratory procedures and practices, including the rotating chore list for TORCH lab members.

Minimum Required Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in biology, health or other related science field or equivalent experience required. Must be enrolled in a degree granting program at Ohio State University.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

Desired Experience (Preferred but not Required):

• Enrolled in a graduate degree granting program at OSU, but is not a GRA/GTA
• Self-motivated
• Good, time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (excel, word, etc.)
• Previous experience in research or a lab environment preferred but not required.

Commitment and Teamwork:

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

Final Note: We strive to end cancer while enhancing and extending the lives of lung cancer patients through cutting-edge research and compassionate collaboration.

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nations largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 54 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 cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies providing tomorrows standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nations largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nations largest public universities.