Lead Research Technician - Biomedical Lab

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Lead Technician in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The role acts as a technical lead, performing advanced experiments, ensuring data integrity, and mentoring new staff in specialized methods and equipment.

Responsibilities include independently conducting experiments (PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture), guiding data management, and assisting with grant proposals and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with Bachelor's Degree, 3 years’ experience with Associate's Degree, or 5 years’ experience with High School Diploma.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducting assigned experiments (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell cultures).
• Overseeing research data integrity and entry.
• Training and mentoring new staff and students in specialized methods and equipment operation.
• Testing and evaluating current procedures; contributing to grant proposals, manuscripts, and publications.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cell culture

Data management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

PCR machines

Gel apparatus

Cell culture equipment

Data entry systems

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Lead Technician in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. The role acts as a technical lead, performing advanced experiments, ensuring data integrity, and mentoring new staff in specialized methods and equipment.

Responsibilities include independently conducting experiments (PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture), guiding data management, and assisting with grant proposals and manuscripts.