Research Senior Technician - Pathology

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations to study mechanistic regulation of human natural killer cell development, as directed by the Department of Pathology. The role involves independently conducting assigned experiments and performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis assays, cell cultures, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and Western analyses. Responsibilities also include processing tissue and blood samples, testing and evaluating current procedures, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The technician will record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results, evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures, and summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional duties include preparing research progress reports, assisting the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and conducting library research through current literature. The position also oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation, sets up and operates laboratory equipment, and monitors research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct assigned experiments.
• Perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis assays, cell cultures, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and Western analyses.
• Process tissue and blood samples.
• Test and evaluate current procedures.
• Perform routine procedures on laboratory animals.
• Record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results.
• Evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures.
• Summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts.
• Prepare research progress reports.
• Assist the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
• Conduct library research through current literature.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Assist with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
• Monitor research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating 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