The Ohio State University · 1 day ago
Researcher 1
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Ohio State University is seeking applications for a Researcher 1 position in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Researcher 1 will perform scientific research in a high-containment virology laboratory specializing in emerging and zoonotic viruses, participating in the design, execution, and interpretation of complex experiments.
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Responsibilities
Designing and conducting experiments involving virus rescue, cell culture systems, viral growth kinetics, and next-generation sequencing
Developing and optimizing assays, including qPCR, RT-PCR, plaque assays, virus titration, flow cytometry, multiplex cytokine quantification, and genomic library preparation
Performing computational analysis of sequencing datasets and collaborating on bioinformatics interpretation
Analyzing and interpreting experimental data, preparing publication-quality figures, and drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Contributing to grant writing, progress reports, and presentations
Training and mentoring students, visiting scholars, and newly hired personnel on advanced virology and biosafety procedures
Coordinating lab operations, including reagent management, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment oversight
Qualification
Required
Experience in the virology laboratory
Publication of scientific papers
Presentation of scientific results at conferences
Master's degree
Preferred
Experience in biosafety level 3 facility with virus research
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
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