Research Technician 2

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,848 - 28,571; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Columbus is seeking a Research Technician 2 to conduct laboratory experiments and analyze results. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining a cell culture facility and designing experiments related to pharmacology. The pay ranges from $15.86 to $20.74 per hour based on the candidate's qualifications, with a commitment of 40 hours per week in a fixed-term position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Undergraduate research experience is highly desired.
• Experience related to laboratory functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyze results.
• Maintain cell culture facility.
• Design biochemical pharmacological experiments.
• Compile and summarize laboratory results.

Skills

Experiments related to laboratory projects

Cell culture maintenance

Biochemical assays

Data compilation and analysis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in biological/health science

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician 2

Department

Pharmacy | Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments related to one or more laboratory projects, including processing and analyzing experimental results.
• Maintain laboratory cell culture facility, including routine passage of human cancer cell lines.
• Design and conduct biochemical and cellular pharmacological experiments to assess activity of newly synthesized compounds as inhibitors of bacterial and human type 2 Topoisomerases.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic files.
• Compile laboratory results and summarize them in final figures, tables, and graphs using commercial software.

Additional Information

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. 1 year of relevant experience required.

Desired Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is highly desired. Undergraduate research experience and/or work related experience of 1 year or less.

Pay Range

The pay range for this job profile is $15.86/hour - $20.74/hour. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications. This position is paid hourly.

Position Details

Function: Research and Scholarship

Subfunction: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T2

Location: Parks Hall (0273)

Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.