Researcher 1

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University — Ballash Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Researcher 1 to join a multidisciplinary program studying antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in stream ecosystems. You will contribute to field and laboratory work, including bacterial isolation, molecular analyses, and integration with environmental datasets.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, environmental science, biology, or a related field, plus experience with bacterial culture,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience with bacterial culture and isolation.
• PCR and related molecular biology methods.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to field and laboratory investigations examining AMR in aquatic environments.
• Isolate and characterize bacterial isolates; perform molecular analyses.
• Integrate laboratory findings with environmental datasets.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team.

Skills

Bacterial culture techniques

PCR and related methods

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

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Job Title:

Researcher 1

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Ohio Department of Education State Funding

The Ballash Lab at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a highly motivatedresearcherto join a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the ecology and environmental drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in stream ecosystems. The successful candidate will contribute to field and laboratory investigations examining the occurrence, persistence, and dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and resistance genes in aquatic environments.

This position offers an opportunity to work at the interface of environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and epidemiology. The researcher will support projects involving bacterial isolation and characterization, molecular analyses, culture-based experiments, and integration of laboratory findings with environmental and field-based datasets.

Additional Information:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience with:

• Bacterial culture and isolation techniques.
• Maintenance and characterization of bacterial isolates.
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and related molecular biology methods.
• Bacterial growth curve experiments and data analysis.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.

Experience managing and analyzing scientific data.

Target Salary Range: $51,500.00 - $67,250.00 per year ; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Location:

Sisson Hall (0080)

Position Type:

Temporary (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. _

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