Research Technician

at  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Research Technician 2 to assist and support scientific investigation to study human cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center/Pathology (Cell Reprogramming Laboratory, PI: Dr. Xuefeng Liu)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
  Function: Research and Scholarship
  Sub Function: Research
  Career Band: Individual Contributor- Technical
  Career Level: T2
  Salary Range for this position: $15.29 - $20.41 per hour
  Regular 40 First Shif

• Independently conducts assigned experiments
• Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
• Tests and evaluates current procedures
• Performs routine procedures on lab animals
• Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
• Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
• Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
• Prepares research progress reports
• Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature
• Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
• Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
• Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.