Student Research Assistant - Neurology

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a Student Research Assistant supporting the daily operations of a research laboratory within the Shin lab at the Department of Neurology. The student assists with research activities under direct supervision, including collecting and organizing research data, preparing media, solutions, and reagents, and performing and maintaining cell cultures. Additional responsibilities include conducting library research, washing laboratory glassware, and sterilizing equipment and tools as needed. The role also supports inventory management and general maintenance of research supplies. Duties are basic and routine in nature and may include administrative tasks in the front office, such as directing students to faculty offices, assisting with printing, scheduling, and other faculty needs. A small 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

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionalism and integrity

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
• Preparing media, solutions, and reagents
• Performing and maintaining cell cultures
• Conducting library research
• Washing laboratory glassware
• Sterilizing equipment and tools
• Supporting inventory management and general maintenance of research supplies
• Directing students to faculty offices
• Assisting with printing
• Scheduling
• Other faculty needs

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 11 holidays
• State retirement plan
• Alternative retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed