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Posted: 29-Apr-26
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R140383
The Researcher 2 supports the Immune Monitoring & Discovery Platform (IMDP) at the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), with primary effort dedicated to the Immuno-Oncology Network (ION) biobanking and clinical-research operations. The incumbent manages and optimizes biospecimen lifecycle workflows, coordinates with clinical research partners across the OSUCCC, and contributes to space/equipment operations for PIIO research. This position blends research operations, compliance, biorepository management, and stakeholder coordination to enable high-quality translational studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Immuno-Oncology Network (ION)
- 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.
PIIO Research Space Management
- 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.
Career Roadmap Framework:
Function: Research and Scholarship
Subfunction: Research
Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized
Level: S2 Experienced
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with a Bachelors Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with a Masters Degree.
Required Qualifications
- 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"
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
About Us
The OSUCCC James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nations largest public universities.
The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.
