Sr. Research Associate - RI Gene Ther Vaidy

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Overview: Job Description Summary: Coordinates activities of technical and professional employees engaged in laboratory research. Conducts independent research and prepares position papers; Ensures research experiments and laboratory analyses are performed in accordance with specific guidelines. Job Description: Essential Functions: Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with a principal investigator. Performs research experiments independently in accordance with protocols approved by PI. Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records. Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions. Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review. Collaborates and interacts with other researchers doing similar studies. Serves as a resource for other investigators and as a mentor to less experienced research personnel. Coordinates activities of employees in laboratory research. Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff. Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction. Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals. Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations. Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research. Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget. Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
Effective computer skills.
Two years of post-degree research experience, or one year with a Master's Degree, required.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with a principal investigator.
Performs research experiments independently in accordance with protocols approved by PI.
Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions.
Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
Collaborates and interacts with other researchers doing similar studies.
Serves as a resource for other investigators and as a mentor to less experienced research personnel.
Coordinates activities of employees in laboratory research.
Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction.
Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.
Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget.
Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.