Research Technician 1

Research Technician 1 Columbus, OH Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Nutrition Record keeping Laboratory safety Laboratory instruments Cell culture Sample preparation Fermentation (food) Labeling Working with graduate students Scientific research Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Collecting samples for laboratory testing Laboratory compliance Order placement Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description The Research Technician 1 will support a nutrition study utilizing continuous cultures inoculated with rumen microbiota. This role plays a key part in sample collection, laboratory analyses, and daytoday operations of an active research lab focused on ruminant nutrition. The technician will collaborate regularly with graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment. Responsibilities Laboratory Research Support (50%) Collects, processes, and prepares samples for a variety of nutrient analyses related to continuous culture fermentation studies. Coordinates with other students and research personnel involved in sample collection and processing. Mixes chemical solutions and prepares reagents according to established protocols. Utilizes standard laboratory instruments and follows established procedures to ensure data quality and reproducibility. Laboratory Operations & Administrative Support (50%) Coordinates ordering of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables. Prepares, organizes, and ships samples to commercial analytical laboratories as needed. Ensures samples are correctly identified, stored, and tracked using appropriate labeling and recordkeeping methods. Maintains laboratory safety standards, cleanliness, and compliance with university guidelines. Organizes and maintains laboratory notebooks, digital records, and documentation required for research activities. Minimum Required Qualifications (As defined for the Research Technician 1 classification) High school diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required. This job profile is a Research Technician 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications Temporary (Fixed Term) 40 First Shift