Laboratory Research Operations Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Laboratory Research Operations Technician to provide technical and operational support for PMHS and human tissue research. This role coordinates PMHS screening, specimen workflows, dissection, histology, imaging, data collection, and maintains safe lab spaces.

The position works closely with the Body Donor Program and IBRC staff, students, vendors, and university partners to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or preferred with certification or vocational training.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PMHS (postmortem human subjects) screening and specimen workflows.
• Perform or assist with anatomical dissection, specimen preparation, histology, and imaging.
• Support experimental testing and data collection; maintain organized, safe, and compliant laboratory spaces.
• Serve as day-to-day liaison with the Body Donor Program and coordinate with IBRC staff, student workers, vendors, and university partners to support lab operations.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification or vocational training

Job description

The Laboratory Research Operations Technician provides essential technical and operational support to the Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC). Working under the general supervision of the IBRC Director or designee, this role supports research involving postmortem human subjects (PMHS), human biological tissues, anatomical specimens, biomechanical testing, hard-tissue histology, and advanced anatomical imaging. The individual coordinates PMHS screening and specimen workflows; performs or assists with anatomical dissection, specimen preparation, histology, and imaging; supports experimental testing and data collection; and maintains organized, safe, and compliant research spaces. The role also serves as a day-to-day liaison with the Body Donor Program (BDP) and coordinates with other IBRC staff, student workers, vendors, and university partners to support efficient laboratory operations and the successful execution of research projects.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

The Injury Biomechanics Research Center (IBRC) is an interdisciplinary research environment integrating anatomy, biomechanics, imaging, engineering, and experimental testing to study human injury mechanisms. This position works directly with donated human remains, human biological tissues, and anatomical specimens and requires consistent professionalism, respect for donors, attention to confidentiality, and adherence to all applicable ethical, safety, and institutional requirements.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.