Research Technician 2

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Job Title:

Research Technician 2

Department:

Dentistry Biosciences

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Research Assistant to join its Division of Biosciences. This is a grant funded full-time position. The Division of Biosciences is a multidisciplinary basic science unit committed to research and teaching in the broad area of biosciences. All faculty members within the Division are engaged in active research programs and are funded by a variety of organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States, and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented person enthusiastic about basic science to join a team-based laboratory studying the molecular biology of dental and peripheral nervous system development. The Research Assistant will perform laboratory experiments and activities including: dissection, histology, molecular biology, cryostectioning, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, RNA and DNA isolation, traditional PCR, quantitative PCR, mouse handling and procedures, mouse colony maintenance, agarose gel electrophoresis and genotyping, cell culture, and computer-based data analysis. The Research Assistant will support and contribute to multiple projects in the laboratory setting, with opportunities to work with and train other lab members. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for placing orders and maintaining financial balances with basic software. Additionally, the Research Assistant will present collected data at weekly group lab meetings and in one-on-one meetings with the lab director and contribute figures and text to scientific posters and publications by laboratory members.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Compensation: $15.86 - $20.74/hour based on experience

Required Screenings: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening.

Physical Requirements: The body must be able to bend, stoop and reach in order to perform many procedures. The ability to sit and stand for a duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); equipment; and use of sharp instruments. Occasional work during evenings and weekends may be required

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Required: A High School diploma or GED, and 1 year of laboratory experience.

Desired: A Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science with minimum of 1 year laboratory experience as an undergraduate student or in a professional position. Basic skills in the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of and/or willingness to perform laboratory techniques, including: use of laboratory mice, mouse colony maintenance, histology and related approaches, calculating and making chemical reagents and solutions, molecular biology, cell culture, computer technologies, scientific reading/writing, and keeping organized and detailed laboratory notebooks.

Additional Information:

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub-Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T2

Location:

Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled 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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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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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