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Job Title: Research Senior Technician
Department: Medicine | Otolaryngology
Position Summary The Research Senior Technician will provide technical and operational support to the Wieland Laboratory within the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The technician will perform experiments and maintain laboratory systems that support studies in tumor immunology, antigen presentation, and immune regulation, contributing to the lab’s overall research objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory experiments and procedures under the supervision of the PI or senior staff.
Assist in sample preparation, data collection, and basic analysis for immune profiling experiments.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and flow cytometers.
Maintain cell cultures, reagents, and experimental inventories.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and regulatory protocols.
Assist in the organization and documentation of experimental data.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences or equivalent experience required.
Experience: 4 years with a High School diploma or GED; 2 years with an Associate’s Degree; or 0 years with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Knowledge of general laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols and maintain accurate records.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Experience with immunological assays, cell culture, or molecular biology techniques.
Previous experience in an academic or clinical research laboratory setting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced research environment.
Additional Information About Us: The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. The Wieland Lab is part of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), a comprehensive bench‑to‑bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.
Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)
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.
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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Department: Medicine | Otolaryngology
Position Summary The Research Senior Technician will provide technical and operational support to the Wieland Laboratory within the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The technician will perform experiments and maintain laboratory systems that support studies in tumor immunology, antigen presentation, and immune regulation, contributing to the lab’s overall research objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory experiments and procedures under the supervision of the PI or senior staff.
Assist in sample preparation, data collection, and basic analysis for immune profiling experiments.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, and flow cytometers.
Maintain cell cultures, reagents, and experimental inventories.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and regulatory protocols.
Assist in the organization and documentation of experimental data.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biological or Chemical Sciences or equivalent experience required.
Experience: 4 years with a High School diploma or GED; 2 years with an Associate’s Degree; or 0 years with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Knowledge of general laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Ability to follow detailed experimental protocols and maintain accurate records.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
Experience with immunological assays, cell culture, or molecular biology techniques.
Previous experience in an academic or clinical research laboratory setting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced research environment.
Additional Information About Us: The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the U.S. that integrates a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a nationally ranked academic medical center, and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. The Wieland Lab is part of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), a comprehensive bench‑to‑bedside research initiative dedicated to harnessing the immune system to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure cancer.
Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)
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.
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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