Lab Analyst

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, USA
Hybrid
Lab equipment operation
Sample extraction and pipetting
Bsl-1 or bsl-2 lab experience
The Lab Analyst will primarily support operations in the Buckeye Tick Test laboratory and the sequencing laboratory, while also performing sequencing service and BGSC duties

Job Summary

  • The Lab Analyst will primarily support operations in the Buckeye Tick Test laboratory and the sequencing laboratory, while also performing sequencing service and BGSC duties.
  • Beyond laboratory duties, this position will play an active role in outreach by helping coordinate and participate in educational events that raise public awareness about ticks in Ohio.
  • As a key member of an agile, dynamic, and high-performing lab team, the successful candidate will utilize well-developed lab skills, effective time-management skills, and superior customer service skills.

Matching Summary

The Lab Analyst will primarily support operations in the Buckeye Tick Test laboratory and the sequencing laboratory, while also performing sequencing service and BGSC duties.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lab equipment operation
  • Sample extraction and pipetting
  • BSL-1 or BSL-2 lab experience
  • Illumina sequencing instruments
  • qPCR experience

Nice-to-have

  • Tick identification knowledge
  • Outreach program coordination
  • Agile and dynamic team member
  • Embrace change and shifting priorities
  • Continuous quality improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Work authorization for the US
  • Ability to work in BSL-1 or BSL-2 lab environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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