Student Assistant 2

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Student Assistant 2 in the EHE | Human Sciences Administration-JM department. This position supports clinical and experimental research, assists in a laboratory setting, and aids faculty and staff with program activities.

The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and adherence to university values. Responsibilities include laboratory work with humans and rodent models, instrument upkeep, data entry in MS Office, and general administrative tasks to

Responsibilities

• Support senior personnel in clinical research in humans and experimental research in rodent models.
• Assist with lab-based research activities following protocols and conduct routine experiments under supervision, including basic biochemical and analytical procedures.
• Utilize and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including spectrophotometry and HPLC.
• Collect, process, label, and preserve biological specimens.
• Perform accurate data entry, organization, and collation using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Perform basic administrative or office duties to support research and assist with lab organization, inventory, and compliance-related tasks.
• Provide professional and courteous interactions with faculty, staff, students, and research participants, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.

Job description

Job Title

Student Assistant 2

Department

EHE | Human Sciences Administration-JM

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are basic and routine in nature. This may include performing administrative duties in an office, assisting in a research laboratory, aid faculty/staff in supporting academic programs or patient care. Duties will be clear and direct. The Student Assistant will require excellent customer service and strong organizational skills and will represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Responsibilities are basic and routine in nature and are designed to support ongoing clinical and experimental research. Duties are clear, direct, and performed under close supervision of faculty and senior research personnel. Position responsibilities include:

• Support senior personnel in both clinical research in humans and experimental research in rodent models
• Assisting with lab-based research activities following established protocols and conducting routine experiments under supervision, including basic biochemical and analytical procedures
• Utilizing and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, including spectrophotometry and HPLC
• Collecting, processing, labeling, and preserving biological specimens
• Performing accurate data entry, organization, and collation using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Performing basic administrative or office duties as needed to support research and assisting with lab organization, inventory, and compliance-related tasks
• Providing professional and courteous interactions with faculty, staff, students, and research participants, demonstrating excellent customer service skills

Additional Information

Location: Physical Activity and Education Services - PAES (0245)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 20

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.