Laboratory Assistant

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Laboratory Assistant at The Ohio State University, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, will assist with fecal sampling from research animals and parasitology workflows. The role includes lab maintenance, ordering supplies, and ensuring EH&S and ULAR compliance during animal handling and experiments.

Candidates should be pursuing a BS/BA in biological sciences and demonstrate strong pipetting, buffer preparation, and careful record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/BA in biological sciences with ≥75% of the degree completed.
• Knowledge of biomedical research laboratory terminology.
• Ability to pipet, calculate volumes and make buffers.
• Good eye–hand coordination and vision to see 1–2 µl in a pipet or tube.

Responsibilities

• Collect fecal samples from research animals.
• Assist in processing and evaluation of parasitology samples.
• Maintain laboratory glassware, ordering, supplies, and general lab upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and ULAR requirements for lab work and animal handling.
• Assist in record keeping and coordinating with researchers for sample submission.

Skills

Pipetting

Calculate volumes

Make buffers

Biomedical lab terminology

Eye-hand coordination

Education

Progress toward BS/BA in biological sciences

Job description

## Laboratory AssistantApply: Columbus Campus: Part time: Posted Today: R160765Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Laboratory Assistant## Department:Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Preventive MedicineThe College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applications for a Laboratory Assistant. Job duties include collection of fecal samples from research animals, assisting in the processing and evaluation of the parasitology sampling, laboratory maintenance (glassware cleaning, ordering, retrieving supplies, photocopying, making buffers), compliance with EH&S and ULAR requirements relating to laboratory work or animal handling, communication with research collaborators to arrange sample submission and scheduling, and assisting in record keeping. Comply with laboratory safety standards used up to a BSL II level. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. Familiarity and handling of companion, equine and livestock species is required. Must be able to drive to field sites and walk over uneven pasture lands up to 1 mile at a time. **Physical Requirements**:Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Work around animals. Walk on uneven pastures up to 1 mile. Drive a car to field sites. Restrain sheep or goats. Pipet small fluid volumes accurately. Works in a BSL II laboratory around pathogens. Use stairs throughout the day. ## Additional Information:**Minimum Qualifications:**Receive at least 75% of their training toward their BS or BA in biological sciences field, knowledge of biomedical research laboratory terminology, ability to pipet, calculate volumes, make buffers, good eye hand coordination and vision to see 1-2 ul in a pipet or tube. **Desired Qualifications**:Acquired their BA or BS at time of employment. Ability to setup real time PCR assays, process blood, tissues, and other biological samples for molecular, biological, and in vitro assays. Must be able to work within the BSL II laboratory. Have knowledge to identify the most common GI parasite eggs in ruminant species. Excellent organization skills to sort, label, inventory and store hundreds of samples. ## Location:Sisson Hall (0080)## Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)## Scheduled Hours:20## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***