Student Assistant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Responsibilities are basic and routine in nature. This may include performing administrative duties in an office, assisting in a research laboratory, aid faculty/staff in supporting academic programs or patient care. Duties will be clear and direct. The Student Assistant will require excellent customer service and strong organizational skills and will represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Additional Information: This position functions as a Student Research Assistant supporting the daily operations of a research laboratory within the Vestibular Research Lab. The student assists with research activities under direct supervision, including collecting and organizing research data, analyzing data, and helping prepare graphics, posters, and/or slides. Additional responsibilities include conducting library research. The role also supports inventory management and general maintenance of research. Duties are basic and routine in nature and may include administrative tasks in the front office, such as communicating with participants. A substantial portion of time will be dedicated to hands‑on laboratory support. The Student Research Assistant must demonstrate excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and represent the department and the university with professionalism and integrity in alignment with OSU’s mission and shared values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Excellent customer service
• Strong organizational skills
• Successful completion of a background check
• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Performing administrative duties in an office
• Assisting in a research laboratory
• Aid faculty/staff in supporting academic programs or patient care
• Collecting and organizing research data
• Analyzing data
• Helping prepare graphics, posters, and/or slides
• Conducting library research
• Inventory management
• General maintenance of research
• Communicating with participants

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees