Research Technician - Pathology

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Research Assistant to aid scientific investigations in cancer research under the Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will maintain records of lab activities, train junior staff, and assist with PI communications and grant-related documents.

Responsibilities include library research, setting up lab equipment, and monitoring supplies with occasional procurement requests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Supports scientific investigations in human cancer research and maintains accurate records.
• Assists with grant preparation and preparation of manuscripts, posters, and abstracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Assists with training of junior research staff and students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment and monitors supplies including procurement requests.
• Communicates with collaborators and physicians and assists PI with grant-related administrative documents.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Equipment operation

Training junior staff

Literature research

Grant administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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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 ofpublications, 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.

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

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