Research Senior Technician- Microbial Infection and Immunity

The Ohio State University

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Research Technician 3 to assist and support scientific investigation to study spatial biology in infectious and metabolic disease as directed in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of microscopy, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and immunofluorescence research techniques and procedures; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; 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

• A Bachelor's degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Experience in a biological/health research capacity is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with microscopy, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and immunofluorescence research techniques and procedures desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support scientific investigation to study spatial biology in infectious and metabolic disease
• Independently conducts assigned experiments
• Performs a variety of microscopy, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and immunofluorescence research techniques and procedures
• Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
• Tests and evaluates current procedures
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees