Research Senior Technician

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Job Title:

Research Senior Technician

Department:

Engineering | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Ohio State University, College of Engineering’s, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Research Senior Technician (Research Technician 3). This will be a Senior level Research Technician role within the College. This is a Technical Track role where the work will be  achieved through individual efforts as well as participation through project teams. The work will be technical and operational in nature. The Manager will provide the Research Technician with clearly established guidelines and procedures.

Candidate should l be advanced technically as well as operationally within the Research/Laboratory environment. Individual will utilize their current technical and operational knowledge to accomplish the Research Objectives. A base and broad level of knowledge of Research/Laboratory processes and tools required in the Department through on the job training. Individual may provide assistance and training for Undergraduate Students and Undergraduate Student Employees within the Department and/or Laboratory. Individual will be able to recognize and solve routine issues that may occur within the Laboratory without supervisory approval. Individual will be able to complete routine Laboratory maintenance and work without guided instruction from the Manager. Instruction and general guidance will be provided to the Research Senior Technician when new Research Activities arise. Will log data results as well as communicate those results with other team members.  

Specific activities that the Research Senior Technician will be responsible for include assemble and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.  This involves both mechanical assembly of structures and rotating machinery as well as electrical sensors and power supplies. Follow Safety Protocols.  Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist in experiment design and execution: Help develop and carry out laboratory experiments under scientific supervision. Maintain lab supplies: Order, track, and maintain inventory of reagents, consumables, and equipment, and other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Experience:

Experience with ISO 7176; Experience with ASME Y14.5-2018 ; Experience with Hoyer Lift Usage; Experience with NIOSH RNLE

Additional Information:

Location:

Smith Laboratory (0065)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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