Researcher 2

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

3d•$59,300 - $77,500•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University is seeking a Researcher 2 to support laboratory and research activities. The role requires strong laboratory organization, including maintaining records and compliance documentation, placing orders, and preparing reports. The successful candidate will have experience handling large animals, particularly horses, and collecting and processing biological samples such as blood and urine. The position also involves experimental design and laboratory techniques including immunoassays (such as ELISA and radioimmunoassay) and molecular methods including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and RT-PCR. Additional work includes data and statistical analysis, creating graphics and figures, preparing manuscripts, retrieving and evaluating scientific information, and creating PowerPoint presentations. The Researcher 2 will collaborate with and support colleagues throughout the college, including lab members, students, graduate students, residents, and faculty, and may assist faculty in other specialty areas such as small-animal studies. The role may also include teaching or training others in research methods.

Requirements

Graduate degree (MS or PhD).
A good understanding of animal physiology.
Skills in handling large animals and collecting and processing blood.
Skills in experimental design, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Skills with laboratory techniques such as immunoassays and molecular methods (RT-PCR).
Skills with manuscript writing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with and support colleagues.
Comfort working around large animals.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary degree with an MS or PhD.

Responsibilities

Maintain laboratory records and compliance documentation, including EHS records.
Order and organize laboratory supplies.
Prepare reports.
Handle large animals, particularly horses, and collect and process biological samples such as blood and urine.
Contribute to experimental design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Perform laboratory techniques including immunoassays, molecular methods, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and RT-PCR.
Conduct data and statistical analysis and develop graphics and figures.
Prepare manuscripts and retrieve and evaluate scientific information from a variety of sources.
Create PowerPoint presentations.
Collaborate with and support lab members, students, graduate students, residents, and faculty.
Teach or train others in different methods.
Assist faculty in other specialty areas, such as small-animal studies.