Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study endocrine diseases as directed in the Department of Surgery; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including 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 routine procedures on lab animals; 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 principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree.
• 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts assigned experiments.
• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including 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 routine procedures on lab animals.
• 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 principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
• Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature.
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment.
• Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level