Research Technician

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts field and laboratory experiments relating to bee and health in agricultural systems, including identifying insect specimens; testing and evaluating experimental procedures; assists in evaluating the validity of experimental data obtained; communicates with collaborators, public, private agencies and individuals on requests for information; assists with publications and reports; conducts library research; procures space, supplies and related equipment; arranges travel and shipment of equipment to study sites Job duties include: executes designated experiments related to bee health and diversity in agricultural systems, including procurement of space, supplies and related equipment; arranges travel and shipment of equipment to study sites; collects and ships samples; records data; prepares graphs and other illustrations to facilitate the interpretation of research findings writes research progress reports, including summarizing experimental results; and assists in the preparation of papers for publication; presents experimental results to beekeeper groups; assists in judging the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures provides collaborators with timely information about the progress of the experiments; responds to requests for technical information from individuals, public and private agencies;

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in Entomology or a related field
• Preferred 2-4 years working with bees.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field and laboratory experiments relating to bee and health in agricultural systems, including identifying insect specimens
• Testing and evaluating experimental procedures
• Assists in evaluating the validity of experimental data obtained
• Communicates with collaborators, public, private agencies and individuals on requests for information
• Assists with publications and reports
• Conducts library research
• Procures space, supplies and related equipment
• Arranges travel and shipment of equipment to study sites
• Executes designated experiments related to bee health and diversity in agricultural systems, including procurement of space, supplies and related equipment
• Collects and ships samples
• Records data
• Prepares graphs and other illustrations to facilitate the interpretation of research findings
• Writes research progress reports, including summarizing experimental results
• Assists in the preparation of papers for publication
• Presents experimental results to beekeeper groups
• Assists in judging the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Provides collaborators with timely information about the progress of the experiments
• Responds to requests for technical information from individuals, public and private agencies

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED