Research Senior Technician

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
United States, Ohio, Columbus
281 West Lane Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Responsibilities Include: 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. Career Mapping FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship SUBFUNCTION: Research CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical CAREER LEVEL: T3 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nations largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio. As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies providing tomorrows standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.