Research Technician

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Job Title:

Research Technician

Department:

FAES Entomology

Job Title: Temporary Research Technician 2 (this is a T2 level on the career road map)

Location: Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Research Laboratory, Ohio State Columbus Campus

Department: Entomology

Supervisor: Dr. Jamie Strange

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Approx. 40 hours/week for up to 3 months)

Position Overview

The Department of Entomology is seeking a temporary Research Technician to support projects sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the laboratory of Dr. Jamie Strange. This role involves both field and laboratory work focused on bumble bee research, including specimen collection, curation, pathogen screening, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with field collection of bumble bee specimens (approx. 10% of duties), which may include limited overnight travel out of state

Curate and process bee specimens in the laboratory

Conduct dissections and microscopic inspections for pathogens and parasites

Record and manage field and laboratory data in shared digital folders, ensuring accuracy and data security

Analyze research data and contribute to protocol development for scientific publications

Collaborate with a team of graduate students and post-doctoral scholars, completing duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

1–2 years of relevant experience handling and processing bee specimens in field and laboratory settings

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology or a related Natural Science field

Experience with insect dissection and microscopy

Familiarity with data management and scientific writing

Additional Information:

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

Location:

Waterman - Rothenbuhler Honey Bee Lab (0384)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:Varying Shifts

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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