Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Medicine | Radiation Oncology

• Independently conducts assigned experiments
• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis
• Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
• Tests and evaluates current procedures
• Performs routine procedures on lab animals
• Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Prepares research progress reports
• Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
• Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
• Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

Function:
Research and Scholarship

Sub Function:
Research

Career Band:
Individual Contributor-Technical

Career Level:

T3

Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

20

Shift: First Shift

This position is part-time/20 hours per week.

Location:

Tsagournis Medical Research Facility (0163)

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.