Senior Research Technician: Tendon & Nerve Injury Research

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off, 11 holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Titan Lab in the Ohio State University’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery group is seeking a Research Senior Technician to support tendon and peripheral nerve injury research. You will conduct histology, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, RNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, and cell culture, including mouse handling and biomechanical testing.

You’ll manage tissue collection, data analysis, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals while training students.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on biomedical laboratory experience required.
• Experience with mouse models and molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage research projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform experiments and optimize protocols.
• Process tissues, conduct histology, and run molecular assays.
• Manage mouse colony and conduct animal procedures.
• Maintain records, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts.

Skills

Biomedical laboratory experience

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Confocal microscopy

RNA extraction

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Cell culture

Biomechanical testing

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

Confocal microscope

RNA extraction kit

PCR machines

Western blot apparatus

Cell culture incubator

Job description

The Titan Lab in the Ohio State University’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery group is seeking a Research Senior Technician to support tendon and peripheral nerve injury research. You will conduct histology, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, RNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, and cell culture, including mouse handling and biomechanical testing.

You’ll manage tissue collection, data analysis, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals while training students.