Lab Analyst - Infectious Disease Institute

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, USA
Hybrid
Biosafety level 1 or 2 lab experience
Sample extraction and pipetting
Operate lab equipment
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 to ensure flexible coverage and integrated workflow support

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 to ensure flexible coverage and integrated workflow support.
  • 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, tick safety and prevention, and the importance of tick testing.
  • 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 to perform all job functions to ensure successful experiences for all lab clients and key stakeholders, both internal and external.

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 to ensure flexible coverage and integrated workflow support.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Biosafety level 1 or 2 lab experience
  • Sample extraction and pipetting
  • Operate lab equipment
  • Buckeye Tick Test support
  • Next-generation sequencing support

Nice-to-have

  • Embrace change and shifting priorities
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • Customer service skills
  • Outreach program organization
  • Tick identification knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Illumina sequencing instruments
  • Work authorization for the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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