Research Technician

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The Mackey Lab seeks to hire a Research Technician 1 to support ongoing research through computational data analysis and laboratory experimentation. The successful candidate will analyze existing datasets using the Ohio Supercomputer Cluster via command-line tools in RStudio and contribute to wet lab research investigating interactions between bacterial species and host plants. This role also includes participation in manuscript preparation for publication.

• Analyze previously generated datasets using RStudio and command-line tools on the Ohio Supercomputer Cluster
• Perform and support wet lab experiments investigating interactions between bacterial species and plant hosts
• Assist in maintaining laboratory workflows and experimental protocols
• Accurately record, manage, and interpret experimental and computational data
• Contribute to drafting, editing, and finalizing scientific manuscripts for publication
• Collaborate with lab members to advance research objectives and project goals

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 years of relevant experience required
• Basic familiarity or willingness to learn R, command-line environments, and data analysis tools
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Experience with RStudio, bioinformatics, or use of high-performance computing systems
• Laboratory experience in microbiology, plant biology, or a related field
• Interest in plant–microbe interactions and scientific research

This position is a part-time, temporary position that will end within 1 year of the start date.

Work location is in Columbus, OH, Kottman Hall.

This job profile is a Research Technician 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

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