The Ohio State University · 11 hours ago
Research Technician 2
Wooster Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Ohio State University is a leading educational institution seeking a Research Technician 2 to support research activities in horticulture and crop science. The role involves conducting experiments, collecting data, and assisting with research reports and proposal submissions.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
An excellent benefits package
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$52.28MKey Investors
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