The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 5 days ago
Research Technician 3
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Research Technician 3 to assist in scientific investigations related to peripheral neuropathy in the Townsend Lab for Neurobiology and Energy Balance. The role involves conducting experiments, performing various research techniques, and supporting data analysis and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Independently conducts assigned experiments
Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including but not limited to 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 research procedures on patient participants in an IRB‑approved study
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 the principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
Conducts library research on requested topics through reviewing current literature
Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
Assists with training junior research staff, undergraduate, and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
Monitors research supplies, including specimens and inventory, and initiates procurement requests as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience
Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience
High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience
Ability to conduct assigned experiments independently
Experience with molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including but not limited to PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Northern and Western analysis
Ability to sort and process tissue and blood samples
Experience performing research procedures on patient participants in an IRB-approved study
Ability to record, consolidate, and assist with analysis of research results
Experience in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
Ability to summarize data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
Experience preparing research progress reports
Ability to assist the principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
Experience conducting library research on requested topics through reviewing current literature
Ability to oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities
Experience assisting with training junior research staff, undergraduate, and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
Ability to set up and operate laboratory equipment
Experience monitoring research supplies, including specimens and inventory, and initiating procurement requests as needed
Ability to perform 25% lab management/administration and 75% clinical research duties, including human patient measurements and interaction, data management and analyses, and human tissue processing and analyses in the lab
Company
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is personalizing health care to meet the needs of each patient. It is a sub-organization of The Ohio State University.
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