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Job Title:

Research Technician

Department:

FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science

Job Title: Research Assistant 2
Location: The Ohio State University – Wooster Campus
College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Position Type: Term

Position Overview:

The Soft Wheat Quality Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Assistant 2 to support lab activities.

The successful candidate is preferred to hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of experience working in a cereal grain biochemistry and quality evaluation laboratory or a similar environment.

Duties include:

• Performs routine and recurring quality evaluation of wheat grains using a variety of specialized equipment and methods

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records; maintains records and locates and compiles data obtained 

• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of technical duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work.

• Performs general laboratory maintenance (e.g., washing dishes, cleaning workspaces, making buffers and solutions, general equipment care)

• Interpret datasets, writing result summaries, and generating descriptive and informative figures
   

Training & Supervision:

The Research Assistant will receive guidance, direction, and training from the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior lab personnel to ensure successful execution of assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a cereal grain biochemistry or quality evaluation laboratory (or similar environment)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Food Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry)
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis tools

Additional Information:

This job profile is a Research Technician 2 (T2 level) position 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

Location:

Williams Hall (0414)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

32

Shift:

First Shift

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