Research Technician 1 - Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Research Technician to support cancer research in the Department of Surgery. The role involves performing molecular and cellular techniques, maintaining records, and assisting with data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities include conducting PCR, gel electrophoresis, tissue sample handling, and training junior staff. This on-site position requires a High School diploma and no prior experience, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in biological/health science research is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation in Cancer Research as directed in the Department of Surgery; independently conducts assigned experiments.
• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern/Western analysis.
• Records, consolidates and analyzes research results; summarizes data for grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff and students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Monitors research supply, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cell culture

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Research Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study Cancer Research as directed in the Department of Surgery; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine procedures on lab animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required; 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:T1

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