Research Assistant - RI CCTR Barrachina

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a researcher to conduct semi-independent experiments while ensuring all lab safety protocols are followed. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and preferred research experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate logs of experiments, assisting in scientific publications, and ensuring research equipment is in good working condition. Join our team to contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-independent research experiments reliably and reproducibly.
• Collect and curate experimental data, maintaining accurate daily logs.
• Assist in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Follow all appropriate lab safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet