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Research Senior Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process.

Research Senior Technician will assist and support scientific investigation to study cancer as directed in the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Responsibilities Include

  • Independently conducts assigned experiments
  • Performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures and Northern and Western analysis
  • Sorts and processes tissue and blood samples
  • Tests and evaluates current procedures
  • Performs routine procedures on lab animals
  • Records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results
  • Assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures
  • Summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts
  • Prepares research progress reports
  • Assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts
  • Conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature
  • Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
  • Assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation
  • Sets up and operates laboratory equipment
  • Monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Function: Research and Scholarship

Sub Function: Research

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Technical

Career Level: T3

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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

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