Research Senior Technician

The Research Senior Technician provides advanced research support by independently conducting standard laboratory and field research activities and supporting broader research projects. This role conducts basic experiments, assists with the design and implementation of research projects, and performs preliminary statistical analysis. The Research Senior Technician works with a high level of autonomy on routine work, applies established procedures and precedent to resolve issues, and may provide guidance or training to less experienced colleagues.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant experience as demonstrated by one of the following:
  • No prior experience required with a Bachelors degree
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience with an Associates degree
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience with a High School diploma
• Broad knowledge of standard research processes, tools, and methodologies, typically gained through on-the-job experience, training, certification, or a degree.
• Ability to independently complete routine research tasks without direct supervision.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve routine research-related issues using established procedures and precedent, with guidance from a supervisor when needed.
• Ability to evaluate and select appropriate solutions for less frequent or unusual issues; escalates complex matters as appropriate.
• Ability to assist with basic data analysis, research documentation, and preparation of reports or manuscripts.

The pay range for this job profile is $19.28 - $25.19. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provide extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Psychology is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of understanding and improving the human condition.