Research Technician

Job Title

Research Technician 2

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science

Gourley Hall (0405)

Term (Fixed Term)

35

First Shift

Conducts experiments in a research vineyard and laboratory; performs experimental procedures and records and consolidates data; executes planned research activities using observation, measurement and analytical techniques; collects cane, and plant tissues for lab analyses; performs post-harvest chemical analyses of berries; performs routine experimental procedures including freezing tests of grape varieties; prepares research log sheets and maintains records in research vineyard, greenhouse, and laboratory;

enters, consolidates, and tabulates research data for analysis; performs library research on specified topics; analyzes data by conducting statistics and summarize for publication; writes research reports and manuscripts for publication; assists with proposal writing and submission; instructs assistants and students in field and laboratory procedures and techniques.

• High School diploma or GED. 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of experimental design to conduct field crop research; experience in computer literacy encompassing Windows operating system and its environment; valid driver's license.

• Bachelor’s degree horticulture or plant/biological science, viticulture, horticulture, or related degree and/or training and experience; familiarity with grapevine biology and physiology and plant stress; familiarity with fruit chemistry and lab analysis; familiarity with statistical analysis.

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity which includes an excellent benefits package.

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) on the career roadmap. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

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.