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Research Senior Technician

Research Senior Technician

CompanyOhio State University – Columbus
LocationColumbus, OH, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
  • Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required
  • Requires successful completion of a background check
  • Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen

Responsibilities

  • Independently conducts assigned experiments
  • Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis
  • Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
  • Tests and evaluates current procedures
  • Performs routine procedures on lab animals
  • Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
  • Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
  • Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
  • Prepares research progress reports
  • Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
  • Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature
  • Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
  • Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
  • Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
  • Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.