Research Senior Technician- Plastic Surgery

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

Job summary

The Titan Lab in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Senior Technician to support tendon and peripheral nerve injury studies, tissue healing, and regeneration using molecular, cellular, biomechanical, and in vivo models.

You will conduct experiments, optimize protocols, and perform histology, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, and cell culture while managing

Qualifications

• Hands-on biomedical laboratory experience with mouse models preferred.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques and data interpretation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct experiments and optimize protocols.
• Perform histology, immunohistochemistry, and imaging techniques.
• Collect, process, and analyze tissue samples and data.
• Maintain accurate records, manage mouse colonies, and assist with training.
• Contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and grant proposals.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Confocal microscopy

RNA extraction

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

Cell culture

Biomechanical testing

Mouse models

Data analysis

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

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The Research Senior Technician will support scientific investigations in The Titan Lab within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Ohio State University, focusing on tendon and peripheral nerve injury, tissue healing, and regeneration using molecular, cellular, biomechanical, and in vivo models. The role involves independently conducting experiments, optimizing and troubleshooting protocols, and performing laboratory techniques including histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, cell culture, and biomechanical testing. Responsibilities also include tissue collection and processing, animal handling, mouse colony management, and assisting with experimental procedures involving laboratory animals. The individual will maintain accurate experimental records, analyze and interpret research data, evaluate experimental reproducibility, and contribute to manuscripts, abstracts, posters, presentations, and grant proposals. Additional duties include reviewing scientific literature, maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory, ordering supplies, and assisting with training undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have hands-on biomedical laboratory experience, preferably including mouse models and molecular biology techniques, with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently and take ownership of research projects. Familiarity with MATLAB and/or RNA sequencing data analysis would be an additional asset but is not required.

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. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

As The Titan Lab continues to grow, this position offers opportunities for professional development, increasing research independence, and long-term involvement in the lab's scientific program. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to the development and growth of a new research laboratory.

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.