Research Senior Technician- Ophthalmology

The Ohio State University

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Senior Technician assists and supports scientific investigations studying animal models of eye disease in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. The role independently conducts assigned experiments and performs molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including immunohistochemistry assays, cell cultures, and Western analyses. Duties include imaging, sorting and processing tissue and blood samples, evaluating current procedures, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The technician records, consolidates, and assists with analysis of research results; evaluates the validity of experimental data; and summarizes findings for grant proposals and manuscripts. The role prepares research progress reports, assists the principal investigator with publications and related materials, and conducts library research using current literature. It also maintains accurate laboratory records, helps train junior research staff and undergraduate and 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 with 0 years of experience, associate's degree with 2 years of experience, or high school diploma with 4 years of experience.
Successful completion of a background check.
A pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, may be required for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct assigned experiments supporting scientific investigations of animal models of eye disease.
Perform molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including immunohistochemistry assays, cell cultures, and Western analyses.
Image, sort, and process tissue and blood samples.
Test and evaluate current procedures.
Perform routine procedures on laboratory animals.
Record and consolidate research results and assist with their analysis.
Evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures and summarize findings for grant proposals and manuscripts.
Prepare research progress reports and assist the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts.
Conduct library research using current literature.
Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
Assist with training junior research staff and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation.
Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
Monitor research supplies, specimens, and inventory and initiate procurement requests as needed.