Veterinary Lab Assistant – Parasitology & Field Samples

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Veterinary Medicine department. The role includes collecting fecal samples from research animals and assisting in processing parasitology samples, while maintaining orderly lab procedures and compliance with safety standards.

You will support record-keeping, coordinate sample submission with collaborators, and help ensure proper handling of materials in a BS/BA biology-focused setting, including physical tasks and occasional

Qualifications

• Receive at least 75% of their training toward their BS or BA in biological sciences field.
• Knowledge of biomedical research laboratory terminology.
• Ability to pipet, calculate volumes, make buffers, good eye hand coordination and vision to see 1–2 μL in a pipet or tube.

Responsibilities

• Collect fecal samples from research animals.
• Assist in processing and evaluation of parasitology samples.
• Laboratory maintenance: glassware cleaning, ordering, and supplies retrieval.

Skills

Pipetting

Volume calculation

Buffer preparation

Lab terminology

Eye-hand coordination

Education

BS/BA in biological sciences in progress

Tools

Pipettes

Buffer preparation

BSL II lab experience

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Veterinary Medicine department. The role includes collecting fecal samples from research animals and assisting in processing parasitology samples, while maintaining orderly lab procedures and compliance with safety standards.

You will support record-keeping, coordinate sample submission with collaborators, and help ensure proper handling of materials in a BS/BA biology-focused setting, including physical tasks and occasional