Research Assistant

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 according to approved protocols, collecting and curating experimental data, maintaining accurate daily logs, and drawing preliminary conclusions. The Research Assistant will also support principal investigators in preparing scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations, and will manage inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring research equipment is in good working order. Adherence to all appropriate 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level