Research Assistant - RI CC Roberts

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a researcher to perform experiments per approved protocols, maintain records, prepare reports and publications, and assist in data analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with research experience preferred. Responsibilities include assisting in publications and grant proposals, maintaining equipment, and adhering to lab safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Research experience is preferred.
• Assists in preparing scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-independent research experiments according to approved protocols.
• Collects and curates experimental data; maintains daily logs of methods and results.
• Assists in preparing publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Follows all lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Research skills

Data collection

Scientific writing

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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.

Overview:

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 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