Research Senior Technician - DHLI

The-Ohio-State-University-Wexner-Medical-Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Senior Technician to support investigations in the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. You will perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell culture, and expression analyses, contributing to grant proposals and manuscripts.

Responsibilities include processing tissue and blood samples, preparing progress reports, assisting with publications, maintaining records, ordering supplies, and training junior staff and students.

Qualifications

• 0 years' experience with Bachelor's Degree, 2 years' experience with Associate's Degree, or 4 years' experience with High School Diploma.
• Independently conduct experiments and perform molecular, cellular, and biological techniques.
• Record, consolidate, and assist with analysis of research results.
• Assist with training junior staff and undergraduates/ graduates in methods and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct assigned experiments using molecular, cellular, and biological techniques.
• Prepare research progress reports and assist with publications, manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, monitor supplies, and initiate procurement as needed.
• Assist with training junior staff and students in research methods and equipment usage.

Skills

Data analysis

Record keeping

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cell culture

Northern analysis

Western analysis

Job description

The Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations to study within Thomas Hund, PhD and Sakima Smith, MD Labs, as directed by the Department of Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute. The role involves independently conducting assigned experiments and performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western analyses. Responsibilities also include sorting and processing tissue and blood samples, testing and evaluating current procedures, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The individual will record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results, evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures, and summary findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional duties include preparing research progress reports, assisting the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and conducting library research through current literature. The position also oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation, sets up and operates laboratory equipment, and monitors research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

0 years' experience with Bachelor's Degree, 2 years' experience with Associate's Degree, or 4 years' experience with High School Diploma.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Research

Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Level: T3 Senior

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.