Research Assistant

Insight Global

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading research staffing agency is seeking detail-oriented Research Assistants for a project on children's physical development. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in research or data collection. Responsibilities include data gathering and participant interaction in a structured environment. Competitive pay and a contract employment type are available for this role.

Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in research, clinical, educational, or data collection environments.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience or comfort working with children.

Responsibilities

Assist in structured data collection of children's physical metrics.
Interact professionally with child participants and guardians.
Set up and operate measurement devices and ensure data quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in child-facing environments

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Biometric measurement devices

Motion capture systems

Windows PCs

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistants to support a major national research initiative focused on children's physical development. These temporary, full-time positions are based onsite in Cincinnati, OH , Columbus, OH, Tampa, FL, Austin, TX and are available for 3-6 months depending on location.

As part of a collaborative Youth Size and Shape (YSS) Project, you will contribute to building a high-resolution, public dataset of youth body dimensions and functional capabilities. This work will directly impact the future design of safer and more effective products for children, including protective equipment, clothing, and medical devices.

Data Collection: Assist in structured, protocol-driven measurement of children ages 3–17, including height, weight, physical movement, strength testing, and 3D body scanning.
Participant Interaction: Work directly with child participants and their guardians in a welcoming, professional, and ethical manner.
Equipment Operation: Set up and operate advanced scanning systems, strength gauges, and other biometric devices; perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
Data Management: Accurately enter, verify, and securely store measurement data; ensure quality control across all recorded datasets.
Team Coordination: Communicate effectively with Humanetics project leads and provide updates on local study progress.
Site Oversight: Help guide and assist any additional staff and particpants involved in local data collection sessions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree or higher in a biological, health, behavioral, or technical field (e.g., Biology, Kinesiology, Public Health, Engineering, Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Nursing, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
At least 1 year of experience in research, clinical, educational, or data collection environments.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational habits, and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a child-facing environment with frequent hands-on interactions.
Proficient with Windows PCs and basic Microsoft Office tools.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S

PREFERRED

Previous experience working with children in research, education, or healthcare settings.
Experience working with biometric measurement devices or motion capture systems.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Prior team leadership or supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements