Research Senior Technician- Ophthalmology

Research Senior Technician- Ophthalmology# Careers## Research Senior Technician- OphthalmologyApply: College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences: Full time: Posted Today: R159477Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Research Senior Technician- Ophthalmology## Department:Medicine | OphthalmologyJob DescriptionThe Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigations to study animal models of eye disease as directed by the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. The role involves independently conducting assigned experiments and performing a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques, including immunohistochemistry assays, cell cultures, and Western analyses. Responsibilities also include imaging, sorting and processing tissue and blood samples, testing and evaluating current procedures, and performing routine procedures on laboratory animals. The individual will record, consolidate, and assist with the analysis of research results, evaluate the validity of data obtained from experimental procedures, and summarize findings for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts. Additional duties include preparing research progress reports, assisting the principal investigator with publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts, and conducting library research through current literature. The position also oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities, assists with training junior research staff and undergraduate/graduate students in research methods and equipment operation, sets up and operates laboratory equipment, and monitors research supplies, specimens, and inventory, initiating procurement requests as needed.Minimum Education & Experience Required0 years’ experience with Bachelor's Degree, 2 years’ experience with Associate's Degree, or 4 years’ experience with High School Diploma. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.*Function:* *Research and Scholarship**Subfunction: Research**Band:* *Individual Contributor - Technical**Level:* *T3 Senior*## Additional Information:## Location:Tzagournis Medical Research Facility (0163)## 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.*** #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio State University