Research Assistant

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life and disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an entry-level Research Assistant to support clinical research under the supervision of the principal investigator. You will perform routine laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and assist with experimental procedures essential to research studies.

The role emphasizes data integrity, adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, and participation in training to maintain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• MS Computer Skills required.
• Background coursework in science and math required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests under the direction of the principal investigator or supervisor.
• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Attends courses, seminars and lab meetings as assigned to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Prepares charts, graphs and results of studies.

Skills

MS Computer Skills

Previous coursework in science and

Job description

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Department

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Pay Range

$18.40 - $25.94

The Research Assistant is an entry level clinical research position that works under the direction of the principal investigator or supervisor. In this role, the RA performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research as directed.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• MS Computer Skills
• Previous coursework in science and mathematics

Functional Accountabilities

Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Clinical and Laboratory Work

• Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor.
• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment.
• Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Attends courses, seminars and lab meetings as assigned to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.

Record Maintenance

• Maintains a log of work performed; compiles and helps analyze data.
• Prepares charts, graphs and results of studies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.
• Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.

What You’ll Receive

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children’s National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children’s National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.