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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Research Technician 3

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

The Ohio State University is a leading institution in higher education, and they are seeking a Research Technician 3 to assist in scientific investigations related to peripheral neuropathy. The role involves conducting experiments, performing various research techniques, managing lab activities, and assisting in training junior staff and students.

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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

Molecular biology techniquesCell culturePCR reactionsGel electrophoresisData analysisLaboratory managementResearch documentationTraining junior staff

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience

Ability to conduct assigned experiments independently

Experience performing 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

Ability to sort and process tissue and blood samples

Experience testing and evaluating current procedures

Ability to perform research procedures on patient participants in an IRB-approved study

Ability to record, consolidate, and assist with analysis of research results

Experience assisting 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 clinical research duties, including human patient measurements and interaction, data management and analyses, and human tissue processing and analyses in the lab