Research Technician 2 - Sociology

The Ohio State University; Alaska; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Technician 2 - Sociology to conduct in-person interviews for research studies using laptops provided by the department. You may enter respondents' homes or meet at an alternate location as requested, and you will collect hair and blood spot biomarkers during visits.

Minimal education is a high school diploma or GED; duties require carrying two laptops and PPE for sample collection. The role is remote-location with varying shifts and hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to carry a laptop bag with two laptops and accessories.
• Must be willing to collect biomarker samples with PPE and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews for research studies using laptops provided by the department.
• Collect hair and blood spot biomarkers during home visits.
• Travel to respondents' homes or alternate locations as requested.

Skills

Biomarker collection

PPE procedures

Interviewing

Laptop handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laptops

Job description

Research Technician 2 - Sociology

2026-10-10 The Ohio State University all cities, AK

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Job Title: Research Technician 2 - Sociology

Department: Arts and Sciences | Sociology-JM

Job Description: The Research Technician will conduct in-person interviews for research studies by administering web surveys in person with respondents using laptops provided by the department. They must be able and willing to enter the respondent's home or meet at an acceptable alternate location (i.e. library or in an office in the department) at the respondent's request. The Research Technician will collect hair and blood spot biomarkers at the end of the home visit and return them to CHRR. The blood collection is deliberately designed to be relatively non-invasive using either a Tasso M-20 arm device or an 18-gauge retractable lancet, both are commonly used by diabetics to check blood sugar. Hair samples will be collected by cutting about 50 strands of hair from the back of the head using brand-new scissors for each subject.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or GED is required

Required Qualifications

Must be able to carry a laptop bag containing two laptops and accessories, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be willing and able to collect biomarker samples (hair and blood spots) with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Research Technicians will be fully trained in blood collection methods and appropriate safety procedures for blood and hair collection.

The pay for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Location: Remote Location

Position Type: Intermittent

Scheduled Hours: 0.2

Shift: Varying Shifts

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.