Research Senior Technician- Neuroscience

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH, seeks a Research Senior Technician to support epilepsy research in Dr. Bin Gu’s lab.

You will independently conduct experiments, design complex lab studies, perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques, and manage animal care, data collection and analysis. The role involves developing methods, testing designs, assisting in manuscript preparation, coordinating staff and equipment maintenance, and aiding in grant proposals.

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.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in biological/health science research is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation to study epilepsy in Dr. Bin Gu’s lab.
• Independently conduct assigned experiments and design complex laboratory studies.
• Perform advanced molecular and cellular techniques and manage laboratory animals.
• Collect, analyze and interpret research data; develop and implement new/revised methodologies.
• Prepare proposals, manuscripts and grant-related documents; assist in grant proposals.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Animal handling

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years relevant experience with HS diploma/GED

2 years with Associate Degree

0 years with Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RT-qPCR

miRNA research

Job description

Job Description

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study epilepsy at Dr. Bin Gu’s lab as directed in the Department of Neuroscience; independently conducts assigned experiments; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; manages and handles laboratory animals; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned. Research experience with miRNA and reverse transcription quantitative PCR is preferred.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: T

Career Level: T3

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