Research Technician

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Job Title:

Research Technician

Department:

FAES Horticulture and Crop Science

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: The Ohio State University – Wooster Campus

College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Position Type: Temporary

Position Overview:

The Soft Wheat Quality Laboratory is seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing lab activities related to cereal grain biochemistry and quality evaluation. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in agricultural or food science research and a passion for laboratory work.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct routine and recurring quality evaluations of wheat grains using specialized equipment and standardized methods

Collect, prepare, and verify samples and associated records; maintain accurate documentation and compile data

Assist in various phases of the research process in laboratory, field, or greenhouse settings

Perform general lab maintenance including cleaning workspaces, washing glassware, preparing buffers and solutions, and caring for equipment

Interpret datasets, summarize results, and generate descriptive and informative figures

Training & Supervision:

The Research Assistant will receive guidance, direction, and training from the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior lab personnel to ensure successful execution of assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

At least 1 year of relevant experience in a cereal grain biochemistry or quality evaluation laboratory (or similar environment)

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols

Effective communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Food Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry)

Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) position on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

Location:

Williams Hall (0414)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

32

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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As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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