Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a Research Senior Technician to support the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role focuses on managing materials, coordinating supplies, and assisting with in vitro assays, animal work, and wet lab procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and bring strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to a high‑volume research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry, or comparable field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory management tasks including ordering and inventory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain records of materials and sample inventory.
• Purchase supplies for the laboratory and record usage.
• Coordinate with grant managers for dates of use and funds.
• Assist lab members in in vitro assays, animal work and wet lab assays.

Skills

Laboratory management

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience-based equivalence (HS diploma/ GED, Associate's)

Tools

Western blot

Confocal imaging

IHC staining & imaging

H&E staining & imaging

Flow cytometry

PCR

Cell culture

Job description

## Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer CenterApplylocations: College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciencestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R155033Screen 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 - Comprehensive Cancer Center## Department:Medicine | Radiation OncologyThe Guo Laboratory at The Ohio State University is seeking a research technician, eager to support research studying the molecular mechanism of tumor cells manipulating glucose, glutamine and lipid metabolism.The successful candidate will be motivated, have experience performing routine laboratory management tasks as well as experience in performing basic laboratory procedures, and have a collaborative attitude.## Additional Information:**Primary Responsibilities*** Create and maintain records of materials and sample inventory.* Purchase supplies for the laboratory and record usage for future reference.* Communicate with outside vendors for supplies, orders, and promotions.* Coordinate with grant managers for updated dates of use and funds available.* Assist other lab members in performing *in* *vitro* assays, animal work and wet lab assays.**Required Qualifications*** B.S. in *Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry,* or in a comparable field or discipline.* Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory management tasks (including but not limited to: ordering, documentation, sample inventory)* Motivated to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research setting.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.**Preferred Experience*** Experience with in vitro work (cell culture, cell treatment, organoid and single cell sample processing).* Ability to perform routine laboratory assays (including: Western blot, confocal imaging, IHC staining and imaging, H&E staining and imaging, flow cytometry, and PCR).* Comfortable in small rodent handling and animal procedures.* Prior experience and comfort presenting research.**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** 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.## Location:Tzagournis Medical Research Facility (0163)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. 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