Research Technician 3
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Job Title: Research Technician 3
Department: Public Health | Environmental Health Science
This Research Technician 3 will be responsible to conduct analytical chemistry experiments to support ongoing tobacco regulatory science projects. Tasks include generating samples, sample pretreatment, and analysis on analytical equipment like liquid chromatography and gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.
Responsibilities:
- Follow the requirements for keeping laboratory records in the El-Hellani laboratory
- Sample pretreatment of a variety of matrices including but not limited to solid matrices as in oral nicotine pouches, liquid matrices as in electronic cigarettes, and aerosol matrices as in smoke samples.
- Conduct analysis using analytical equipment available in the El-Hellani laboratory
- Communicate results and questions about next steps when assigned work has been completed
- Clarify any uncertainty regarding procedures, unexpected findings, and equipment issues with the PI in a timely manner
- Communicate issues that jeopardize data quality, project budget, and project schedule to the PI in a timely manner
- Ability to design and conduct experiments with minimum supervision.
- Adhere to the El Hellani Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan, EHS Safety rules, and College of Public Health requirements for working in a laboratory
- Consistently practice outstanding laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining regulatory compliance, strong organization and tidiness.
- Help to foster the OSU culture of safety with all visitors to and interns working in the lab.
- Summarize data in reports and presentations
- Prepare scientific manuscripts to disseminate data.
- Help in advancing projects of The Ohio State University Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science.
**This position is contingent upon funding and will end on or before August 31, 2027, with possibility of renewal based on continued availability of funding and performance.**
Minimum Required Qualifications
- 0 years with Bachelor’s Degree
- 2 years with Associate’s Degree, or
- 4 years with High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or related majors.
- Experience with analytical chemistry equipment and sample preparation procedures.
- Previous familiarity with tobacco research, especially tobacco product analysis
- Tobacco emissions testing skills
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