Research Assistant

The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Working with large ruminants (dairy cows, calves, pigs), pigs, and potentially other animals.
• Performing necropsies on large ruminants (dairy cows, pigs) and working with other staff members to properly identify structures and assess pathology.
• The utilization of various skills including: basic laboratory acumen and safety, pipetting, aseptic technique, and animal husbandry.
• Following building, laboratory, and animal room SOPs for a BSL-3 Ag facility.
• The ability to wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and other necessary PPE for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Utilization of various laboratory instruments and machines (pipettes, test tubes, syringes, BSC cabinets, centrifuges plate readers, PCR machines etc.).
• Work with staff in AIEERP to create and implement schedules for others involved in studies.
• Travel up to 70% (dependent on PAAR study schedule).

Working Conditions:

• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Work in BSL-3-Ag conditions with PAPR

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Previous experience with laboratory processes
• Previous work with large animals
• Ability to check standard FBI background check, including fingerprinting, as part of the Select Agent Division for processing

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous work experience at BSL-3, BSL-3 Ag, or BSL-3 + is a plus
• Previous experience with assays related to bio surveillance, molecular biology of emerging infectious diseases (RT-PCR, Cell Culture, ELISA, etc.)
• Enrollment and training in various aspects of biosafety, biosecurity
• Previous work with handling, sampling large animals is strongly encouraged

Target Salary Range: $51,500.00 - $67,250.00 per year; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the units available budget, and the candidates qualifications.