Research Technician

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Job Title:

Research Technician

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

Dr. Shujun Ou's Laboratory at the Department of Molecular Genetics at The Ohio State University is seeking a Research Technician to maintain the transposable element tools the lab has developed. The position has the opportunity to develop new tools to enhance the lab’s capabilities in annotating transposable elements (TEs) and repetitive sequences. The Ou Lab is dedicated to investigating the world of TEs by creating innovative genomic algorithms, adapting the latest sequencing technologies, and deploying cutting-edge experimental facilities. The lab studies TEs' role in both plants and animals when they face unfavorable conditions. The ultimate goal is to uncover valuable insights that will contribute to improving crops and benefit farmers under challenging climate conditions. To facilitate this effort, the primary role of this position is to prepare genomic data for collaborative projects in the lab, execute bioinformatic pipelines, analyze genomic data and draw conclusions, perform benchmarking and testing of bioinformatic tools, and identify bugs and enhancements of bioinformatic tools. The position will also attend project meetings and contribute to project discussions, along with writing manuscripts and participating in grant preparation and writing.

Minimum Education Required

High School diploma or GED.

Required Qualifications

1 year of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

B.S. in STEM field with preferred experience in bioinformatic data analysis.

Additional Information:

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

Dr. Shujun Ou's Laboratory at the Department of Molecular Genetics at The Ohio State University has great traditions for its development of highly accurate and scalable genomic tools, with significant contributions to Transposable Elements (TE) annotations. Led by Dr. Shujun Ou, who has over a decade of experience in genomic tool development, the lab is an emerging leader in its field, evidenced by the widespread citation of our tools. We are a highly diverse and supportive group with a genuine interest in the success of our trainees. The lab offers a fun and friendly culture with regular group activities that enhance both professional and personal growth. Please check out our website for more information:

The pay range for this job profile is $15.86 - $20.74. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

This is a part-time term position with initial funding for one year. Renewal may be possible based on satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding.

Location:

Aronoff Laboratory (0131)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

20

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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