Student Research Assistant at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Student Research AssistantDepartment:Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience-JM

Functions as a Student Research Assistant to provide support of daily operations in a research laboratory within the Department of Neuroscience; performs behavioral testing of rats; assists with research activities under direct supervision; assists with collection of and organizes research data; prepares materials for use in experiments; 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:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:20
Shift:First Shift

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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