Research Assistant - RI Cardio Zhao

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a research assistant to perform semi-independent experiments following approved protocols and to maintain meticulous records and logs of methods and results.

You will help prepare scientific publications, grant proposals and presentations, manage lab equipment and supplies, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Prior research experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-independent research experiments following approved protocols.
• Collect, curate, and log experimental data with methods and results.
• Assist in preparing publications, grants, and presentations.
• Maintain inventory and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Follow lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data collection

Data curation

Record keeping

Scientific Writing support

Protocol adherence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

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"