Biomechanics Lab Operations Specialist

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) seeks a Laboratory Research Operations Technician to provide essential technical and operational support. You will coordinate PMHS screening, specimen workflows, dissection, histology, and imaging while assisting with data collection and maintaining compliant lab spaces.

The role requires organization and professionalism when working with donated human remains and biological tissues, and involves collaboration with the Body Donor

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to the Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC).
• Coordinate PMHS screening and specimen workflows.
• Assist with dissection, specimen preparation, histology, and imaging.
• Support experimental testing and data collection.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant research spaces.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison with the Body Donor Program (BDP).
• Coordinate with IBRC staff, student workers, vendors, and university partners.

Skills

PMHS handling

Histology

Imaging

Specimen preparation

Laboratory coordination

Education

High School diploma

Certification or vocational training

Job description

Ohio State University’s Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) seeks a Laboratory Research Operations Technician to provide essential technical and operational support. You will coordinate PMHS screening, specimen workflows, dissection, histology, and imaging while assisting with data collection and maintaining compliant lab spaces.

The role requires organization and professionalism when working with donated human remains and biological tissues, and involves collaboration with the Body Donor