Research Assistant - RI CC Bishop

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Research Assistant to perform experiments, maintain records, prepare reports and assist in data analysis under the supervision of the principal investigator.

You will collect and curate data, keep accurate daily logs, help prepare scientific publications and grant proposals, manage equipment inventory, and ensure compliance with lab safety and regulatory requirements. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving child health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required
• Research experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-independent research experiments in accordance with approved protocols
• Collects and curates experimental data and maintains accurate daily logs
• Assists in preparation of scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures equipment is in good working order
• Follows lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

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.

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 Temperatures

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: 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

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