Research Lead Technician

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

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Research Lead Technician performs work of a highly advanced technical or operational nature within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, serving as a specialist within the discipline or in a lead capacity for at least 1-2 resources. This role primarily achieves results through individual effort, acting as the primary owner/authority on specific programs or processes, and requires advanced knowledge of processes and tools typically gained through extensive on-the-job training or certification. The incumbent is responsible for anticipating, recognizing, and solving the most complex issues within the team, performing work with limited supervision and often without well-defined procedures. Key duties include 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; making decisions that may set new precedent (with supervisory support); and summarizing data and assisting with the preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, and publications. This position routinely uses diplomacy and persuasion to communicate sensitive information and accomplish objectives with internal and external partners.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

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; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

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.