Research Assistant NE

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a contingent position with approximately 8-10 hours per week. The Research Assistant performs research experiments in accordance with provisions of the approved protocol, maintains records, prepares reports and publications, and assists in analyzing data. The role involves performing semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly, collecting and curating experimental data, maintaining accurate daily logs, and drawing preliminary conclusions. The assistant will also help prepare scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations, maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, and ensure research equipment is in good working order. Adherence to lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements is essential.

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
• Audible speech
• Color vision

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, and draws preliminary conclusions.
• Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level