Research Senior Technician - College of Medicine | Pathology

Research Senior Technician – College of Medicine | Pathology

Position Title:

Research Senior Technician – College of Medicine | Pathology.

Department:
Medicine | Pathology.

Position Summary

• Assist and support scientific investigation to study Leishmania disease transmission and vaccine development as directed in the Department of Pathology.
• Independently conduct assigned experiments and perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western analysis.
• Sort and process tissue and blood samples; test and evaluate current procedures; perform routine procedures on lab animals.
• Record, consolidate and assist with analysis of research results; evaluate validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarize data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Prepare research progress reports; assist principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conduct library research on requested topics.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities; assist with training of junior research staff, undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; set up and operate laboratory equipment.
• Monitor research supply, including specimens, inventory, and initiate procurement requests as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research.
• Experience in public health with managing/constructing REDCap database is preferred.

Additional Information

• Location:
  
  Evans Hall (0995).
• Position Type:
  Regular.
• 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. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;

create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.