Student Research Assistant
Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, OH, United States
Job Title
Student Research Assistant
Department
Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Microbial Infection and Immunity-JM
Job Description
As a Student Research Assistant in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, you will work in a research laboratory, assisting the principal investigator and research staff with a wide range of tasks and experiments under direct supervision. Responsibilities include preparation of reagents, solutions, and maintenance of the laboratory, as well as basic research procedures, inventory management, housekeeping, cleaning of glassware, waterbaths, and autoclaves, and participation in laboratory meetings and departmental activities.
Assist and support research activities of the principal investigator.
Assist research staff with basic research procedures and experiments.
Prepare reagents and solutions for use in experiments.
Perform laboratory maintenance and general housekeeping tasks.
Clean glassware, waterbaths, and autoclave research instruments.
Maintain inventory of research supplies.
Run errands as needed.
Participate in laboratory meetings and department activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Students must be enrolled in a degree‑granting program at Ohio State University. One year of college coursework or equivalent is desired.
Location
Biomedical Research Tower (0112)
Position Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours
20 hours per week
Shift
First Shift
Background Check & Health Screening
Final candidates may be subject to a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
EEO Statement
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Student Research Assistant
Department
Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Microbial Infection and Immunity-JM
Job Description
As a Student Research Assistant in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, you will work in a research laboratory, assisting the principal investigator and research staff with a wide range of tasks and experiments under direct supervision. Responsibilities include preparation of reagents, solutions, and maintenance of the laboratory, as well as basic research procedures, inventory management, housekeeping, cleaning of glassware, waterbaths, and autoclaves, and participation in laboratory meetings and departmental activities.
Assist and support research activities of the principal investigator.
Assist research staff with basic research procedures and experiments.
Prepare reagents and solutions for use in experiments.
Perform laboratory maintenance and general housekeeping tasks.
Clean glassware, waterbaths, and autoclave research instruments.
Maintain inventory of research supplies.
Run errands as needed.
Participate in laboratory meetings and department activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Students must be enrolled in a degree‑granting program at Ohio State University. One year of college coursework or equivalent is desired.
Location
Biomedical Research Tower (0112)
Position Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours
20 hours per week
Shift
First Shift
Background Check & Health Screening
Final candidates may be subject to a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
EEO Statement
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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