Research Technician - Pathology

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus seeks a Research Technician to support cancer research under the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role involves maintaining lab records, training junior staff, and assisting the PI with grants and publications.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with a focus on laboratory operations and equipment handling. On-site in Biomedical Research Tower.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist scientific investigations to study human cancer under the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities and assist with training of junior staff.
• Assist the PI with grant preparation and preparation of manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment and monitor supplies.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Research Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Medicine | Pathology

Position Summary

Research Assistant to assist and support scientific investigation to study human cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center; 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; assists PI and communicate with collaborators and physicians and operate lab; Assist PI with grant preparation, especially administrative documents including Biosketches, facilities, LOS, and communications with HR and grant managers, etc.; 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.

Job Requirements

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

Additional Information

Research and Scholarship - Research - Individual Contributor - Technical - T2

Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type: Regular

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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

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