Research Technician 3 at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Research Technician 3Department:Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology and Genetics

Research Senior Technician to assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Responsibilities Include:

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  Independently conducts assigned experiments

  
  


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  Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and western analysis

  
  


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  Tests and evaluates current procedures

  
  


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  Performs routine procedures on lab animals

  
  


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  Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results

  
  


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  Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures

  
  


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  Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts

  
  


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  Prepares research progress reports

  
  


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  Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts

  
  


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  Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature

  
  


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  Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities

  
  


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  Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation

  
  


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  Sets up and operates laboratory equipment

  
  


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  Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

  
  

Education/Experience:

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  A Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/health sciences is required.

  
  


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  Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

  
  


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  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: T3

Additional Information:Additional Job Description

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 nation's 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 tomorrow's standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC - James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation's largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation's largest public universities.

Salary Range for this position: $17.31 - $22.77

Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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