Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago
Researcher 2 - Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Ohio State University is a prestigious institution that integrates a comprehensive cancer center with a nationally ranked academic medical center. They are seeking a Researcher 2 to support the Immune Monitoring & Discovery Platform, focusing on managing biospecimen workflows and coordinating clinical research operations.
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Responsibilities
Manage daily ION operations in accordance with NCI/NCTN best practices, including SOP development, biospecimen procurement, banking, characterization, and clinical annotation. Optimize workflows and ensure quality and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations (IRB, IBC, HIPAA, biosafety)
Coordinate ION activities with the OSUCCC Clinical Trials Office, Biospecimen Shared Resource (TCC), and Clinical Trial Processing Laboratory (CTPL) to ensure seamless sample processing and data integration
Maintain and improve the ION sample inventory database and biorepository systems, ensuring accurate “cradle-to-grave” tracking, chain-of-custody, and environmental monitoring
Assist the IMDP Director with budgeting, financial tracking, annual reports, and grant proposal preparation
Serve as liaison to internal and external investigators, ensuring effective communication, timely response to specimen requests, and adherence to established policies and MTAs
Support onboarding of new PIIO faculty, staff, and trainees; manage guest accounts, lab relocations, and introductions to OSU compliance programs (IBC, IACUC, EHS)
Oversee shared equipment operations, including installation, warranty tracking, preventive maintenance, and service contract management
Assist with grant and meeting preparation, including facility documentation, agendas, and materials for donor and partner visits
Contribute to operational planning and implementation to support PIIO research space efficiency, safety, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with a Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with a Master's Degree
Experience applying biological/health science knowledge in a research or clinical research setting
Demonstrated experience with biospecimen handling, chain-of-custody, and biobanking best practices
Familiarity with research compliance (IRB/IBC/IACUC), data privacy, and biosafety requirements
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency with inventory or data systems (e.g., LIMS, REDCap, OnCore, or similar) and standard office software
Familiarity with electronic medical record system such as Epic and related system
Preferred
3+ years of experience in academic or clinical research operations, biobanking, or shared-resource/core facilities
Supervisory experience (technicians or student staff) and basic HR process familiarity within a large institution
Experience coordinating with clinical trials units, biospecimen cores, or processing laboratories
Experience with quality systems (SOPs, CAP/CLIA exposure, audit readiness) and continuous process improvement
Working knowledge of material transfer agreements and data/specimen governance policies
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Director, Foundation Partnerships
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