Research Senior Technician

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, seeks a Research Senior Technician to perform advanced laboratory work, assemble and maintain equipment, and support experiments in the Smith Laboratory. The role emphasizes data logging and collaboration with project teams in a dynamic lab environment.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience (or other accepted pathways), plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher; four years' relevant experience if HS diploma.
• Entry requires lab experience, documentation, and safety awareness.
• Knowledge of GLP/EHS and regulatory requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Follow Safety Protocols and GLP/EHS standards.
• Assist in experiment design and execution with scientific supervision.
• Maintain lab supplies, track reagents and equipment inventory.
• Log data results and communicate findings with team.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data logging

Equipment assembly

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Hoyer Lift Usage

ASME Y14.5-2018

NIOSH RNLE

ISO 7176

Job description

## Research Senior TechnicianApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R159274Screen 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:Research Senior Technician## Department:Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringThe Ohio State University, College of Engineering’s, **Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering** is seeking a Research Senior Technician (Research Technician 3). This will be a Senior level Research Technician role within the College. This is a Technical Track role where the work will be achieved through individual efforts as well as participation through project teams. The work will be technical and operational in nature. The Manager will provide the Research Technician with clearly established guidelines and procedures.Candidate should l be advanced technically as well as operationally within the Research/Laboratory environment. Individual will utilize their current technical and operational knowledge to accomplish the Research Objectives. A base and broad level of knowledge of Research/Laboratory processes and tools required in the Department through on the job training. Individual may provide assistance and training for Undergraduate Students and Undergraduate Student Employees within the Department and/or Laboratory. Individual will be able to recognize and solve routine issues that may occur within the Laboratory without supervisory approval. Individual will be able to complete routine Laboratory maintenance and work without guided instruction from the Manager. Instruction and general guidance will be provided to the Research Senior Technician when new Research Activities arise. Will log data results as well as communicate those results with other team members.Specific activities that the Research Senior Technician will be responsible for include assemble and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation. This involves both mechanical assembly of structures and rotating machinery as well as electrical sensors and power supplies. Follow Safety Protocols. Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist in experiment design and execution: Help develop and carry out laboratory experiments under scientific supervision. Maintain lab supplies: Order, track, and maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and equipment, and other duties as assigned.Required Education and Experience: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.Desired Experience:Experience with ISO 7176; Experience with ASME Y14.5-2018 ; Experience with Hoyer Lift Usage; Experience with NIOSH RNLE## Additional Information:## Location:Smith Laboratory (0065)## Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift