Research Associate Sr.

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Coordinates activities of technical and professional employees engaged in laboratory research. Conducts independent research and prepares position papers, while ensuring that research experiments and laboratory analyses follow specific guidelines. Works in conjunction with a principal investigator (PI), conducting research studies and laboratory analyses, performing experiments according to PI-approved protocols, organizing experiments and subjects, and maintaining records. Collects and analyzes experimental data using appropriate statistical procedures, keeps accurate records of methods, results, and conclusions, and prepares reports with graphs, tables, and photographs for PI review. Collaborates with researchers, serves as a resource to investigators, and mentors less experienced research personnel. Supports scientific publications and grant proposals, attends conferences, and gives scientific presentations. Manages laboratory inventory and equipment, prepares equipment and supply budget proposals, and monitors study expenditures to keep research within budget. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Two years of post-degree research experience, or one year with a master's degree.
Ability to use research methods to generate and collect data and analyze it for report preparation.
Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help prepare research grant proposals and scientific publications.
Effective computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research studies and laboratory analyses in conjunction with a principal investigator.
Perform experiments independently in accordance with protocols approved by the PI.
Organize research experiments, appropriately arrange subjects, and maintain records.
Collect experimental data, analyze it according to statistical procedures, and maintain accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
Prepare reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, for PI review.
Collaborate and interact with researchers conducting similar studies.
Serve as a resource for investigators and mentor less experienced research personnel.
Coordinate the activities of employees engaged in laboratory research.
Observe difficulties encountered during setup and research conduct.
Assist the PI with preparing scientific publications and grant proposals.
Attend scientific conferences and give scientific presentations.
Order and maintain inventory, ensure equipment is in working order, and prepare budget proposals for research equipment and supplies.
Monitor study expenditures to ensure budgetary constraints are followed and studies remain within budget.
Assist with preparing research budgets and prepare budget proposals for future research projects.