Student Research Assistant

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Job Title:

Student Research Assistant

Department:

Medicine | IM Cardiovascular Medicine-JM

Functions as a Student Research Assistant to provide support of daily operations in a research laboratory within the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, assists with research activities under direct supervision; assists with collection of and organizes research data; prepares media, solutions, and reagents for use in experiments; performs and maintains cell cultures; conducts library research; washes glassware used in laboratory; autoclaves (sterilizes) glassware, tools and equipment as needed; assists with inventory and maintenance of research supplies.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired
High School Graduate or equivalency required; must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at OSU; knowledge and understanding of biology, chemistry and basic science research techniques and equipment desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

Location:

Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (0113)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

20

Shift:

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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