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Research Senior Technician - Radiation Oncology

The Ohio State University, Winter Park, Florida, United States, 32792

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Job Title: Research Senior Technician – Radiation Oncology Department: Medicine | Radiation Oncology

Research Senior Technician

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

Responsibilities

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.

Location and Work Schedule Location: Tsagournis 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.

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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