About the role#
This Student Assistant 2 position supports clinical and experimental research within the Department of Human Sciences. You will work under the close supervision of faculty and senior research personnel to assist with daily lab operations and administrative tasks. This is a part-time role based on the Columbus campus.
What you'll do#
- Support senior personnel with clinical research in humans and experimental research in rodent models.
- Perform routine lab-based experiments and basic biochemical and analytical procedures following established protocols.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, specifically spectrophotometry and HPLC equipment.
- Collect, process, label, and preserve biological specimens.
- Perform accurate data entry, organization, and collation using Microsoft Office programs.
- Assist with lab organization, inventory management, and compliance-related tasks.
- Provide administrative support in an office setting as needed.
- Interact professionally with faculty, staff, students, and research participants.
What you'll need#
- Strong organizational skills to manage lab tasks and data.
- Excellent customer service skills for professional interactions.
- A commitment to integrity and the ability to apply university values in your work.
- Current enrollment as a student is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Physical Activity and Education Services, Columbus, Ohio.
- Employment type: Part-time, temporary fixed-term position.
- Scheduled hours: 20 hours per week.
- Shift: First shift.
About The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University operates as a public land-grant research university. It was founded in 1870 and maintains its main campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution manages regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster. It serves a large student population through teaching, research, and service programs.
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