Research Assistant - Childhood Cancer

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. seeks a Research Assistant to support childhood cancer research on our Columbus campus. You will perform experiments, collect and curate data, and assist in preparing publications and grant proposals.

You will also help maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role is full-time on site at Main Campus, Columbus, OH, with responsibilities that include data recording, analysis support, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Research experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform experiments per approved protocol and record results.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-independent research experiments per approved protocol.
• Collect and curate experimental data; maintain daily logs and records.
• Assist in preparing publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Maintain inventory and ensure research equipment is in good working order.
• Follow lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Research Assistant - Childhood Cancer# Careers## Research Assistant - Childhood CancerApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28543**Overview:****Job Description Summary:**Performs research experiments in accordance with provisions of the approved protocol, maintains records, prepares reports and publications, and assists in analyzing data.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Performs semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator.* Collects and curates experimental data, maintains accurate daily logs of experiments including methods and results, and draws preliminary conclusions.* Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.* Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures that research equipment is in good working order.* Follows all appropriate lab safety protocols and other regulatory requirements.**Education Requirement:**Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, required.**Experience:**Research experience, preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot TemperaturesFREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"