Research Technician

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The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is seeking a Research Technician (Research Technician 2). 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.

Minimum Required Education is a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Field or an equivalent experience level to a Bachelor's Degree. Candidate must have 1-2 years of relevant research experience with 2-4 years of relevant research experience preferred.

Candidate should l be proficient technically as well as operationally within the Research/Laboratory environment. Individual will continue to develop their confidence and knowledge in more advanced technical and operational areas through on the job training and tenure within the role. Individual may serve as an informal resource for Undergraduate Students and Undergraduate Student Employees. Individual will rely upon their Manager and more experienced Researchers (Research Associates) for guidance and training when needed. General support and instruction will be provided to the Research Technician for routine work within the Department and more detailed instruction and guidance will be provided when appropriate. Will log data results for further analysis and communication.

The Research Technician will perform material synthesis and characterization for catalysts relevant to the conversion of fatty acids into branched fatty acids. The Research Technician will use methods to introduce mesoporous into zeolites and use characterization methods to quantify how the synthesis modified the properties, and may also perform catalytic testing.

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1-2 years of experience with synthesis and characterization of zeolites.

Desired Experience:

2-4 years of experience with Project management; 2-4 years of experience in catalyst testing.

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