Research Senior Technician

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Senior Technician. This role involves assisting in the design and execution of standard research protocols, recording procedures and results, and training lab members in new established protocols. The technician will specifically prepare proteins and RNAs and conduct assays to test their function. Work with radioisotopes will be a required part of the job. Additionally, the position includes general lab maintenance and record keeping, such as performing weekly radiation surveys, managing radioisotope inventories, and handling waste disposal. Other responsibilities encompass making standard lab stock solutions and competent cells, ordering reagents and supplies, receiving and storing items, maintaining instruments, and organizing lab space and samples. The College of Arts and Sciences is described as the university's largest college and academic heart, featuring 81 majors, 38 departments, over 20 world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members.

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
• Work with radioisotopes

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience in protein purification
• Experience in standard molecular biology techniques including DNA plasmid preparation
• Experience in RNA preparation and handling
• Experience in protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis
• Experience in RNA structure probing
• Experience in thermal melting studies

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing standard research protocols
• Record procedures and results
• Train lab members in new established protocols
• Prepare proteins and RNAs
• Carry out assays to test protein and RNA function
• Perform general lab maintenance and record keeping
• Conduct weekly radiation surveys
• Manage radioisotope inventories
• Handle waste disposal
• Make standard lab stock solutions
• Make competent cells
• Order reagents and supplies
• Receive and store items
• Maintain instruments
• Organize lab space and samples

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