Research Assistant - HIV 340B

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a project about sexually transmitted infection testing in the Division of Adolescent Medicine. The Research Assistant performs semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator. They collect and curate raw data, maintain accurate daily logs of clinical trials, including methods and results, and draw preliminary conclusions. The role also involves maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring research equipment is in good working order, and following all appropriate clinic safety protocols and other regulatory requirements. The Research Assistant assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, required.
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Depth perception
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning
• Hearing acuity
• Interpreting Data
• Peripheral vision
• Problem solving
• Reaching above shoulder
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting
• Squat/kneel

Nice To Haves

• Research experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator.
• Collects and curates experimental data.
• Maintains accurate daily logs of experiments including methods and results.
• Draws preliminary conclusions from data.
• Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that research equipment is in good working order.
• Follows all appropriate lab safety protocols and other regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level