Epilepsy Research Senior Technician: Molecular Analysis

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH, seeks a Research Senior Technician to support epilepsy research in Dr. Bin Gu’s lab.

You will independently conduct experiments, design complex lab studies, perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques, and manage animal care, data collection and analysis. The role involves developing methods, testing designs, assisting in manuscript preparation, coordinating staff and equipment maintenance, and aiding in grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in biological/health science research is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation to study epilepsy in Dr. Bin Gu’s lab.
• Independently conduct assigned experiments and design complex laboratory studies.
• Perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques and manage laboratory animals.
• Collect, analyze and interpret research data; develop and implement new/revised methodologies.
• Prepare proposals, manuscripts and grant-related documents; assist in grant proposals.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Animal handling

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years relevant experience with HS diploma/GED

2 years with Associate Degree

0 years with Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RT-qPCR

miRNA research

Job description

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH, seeks a Research Senior Technician to support epilepsy research in Dr. Bin Gu’s lab.

You will independently conduct experiments, design complex lab studies, perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques, and manage animal care, data collection and analysis. The role involves developing methods, testing designs, assisting in manuscript preparation, coordinating staff and equipment maintenance, and aiding in grant proposals.