Research Associate

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Research Associate to support clinical and translational research activities. You will assist with designing protocols, recruit participants, collect data, and maintain confidential study records.

The role involves literature reviews, IRB submissions, and collaboration with investigators to analyze data and contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and grant applications. On-site position with a dynamic academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills including literature review and data management.
• Experience drafting protocols, reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Attention to regulatory and IRB requirements and record-keeping.
• Effective communication with investigators, clinical teams, participants and families.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
• Familiarity with pediatric or clinical research settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research protocols and assist with IRB submissions.
• Recruit participants, collect and manage data, and maintain study records.
• Collaborate with investigators and multidisciplinary teams on analyses and figures.

Skills

Literature review

Data collection

Data management

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science, public health, psychology or related field

Tools

R/SAS statistical software

IRB/eIRB submission tools

Job description

Company Description Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of America’s largest pediatric hospitals and an international leader in child health research, ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. More than 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees deliver state-of-the-art care for approximately 1.8 million patient visits each year, making Nationwide Children’s the leading provider of pediatric surgery in the country. The hospital offers comprehensive care across every major pediatric subspecialty and operates over 50 locations throughout Ohio, with internationally recognized programs in heart, cancer, gastroenterology, and neonatology. Nationwide Children’s is home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, one of the Top 10 NIH-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Since its founding in 1892, the hospital has upheld its mission to provide care regardless of a family’s ability to pay, supported by Nationwide Children’s Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing.
Role Description The Research Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Columbus, OH, supporting clinical and translational research activities within Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Abigail Wexner Research Institute. This position assists with designing and implementing research protocols, including participant recruitment, data collection, data entry, and maintenance of accurate and confidential study records. The role involves conducting literature reviews, preparing materials for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and ensuring adherence to regulatory, ethical, and institutional guidelines. The Research Associate collaborates with investigators and multidisciplinary teams to analyze data, prepare figures and tables, and contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and grant applications. Daily tasks may also include coordinating study logistics, communicating with clinical staff and families, and helping to maintain laboratory or research equipment and supplies.
Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills, including literature review, data collection, data management, and basic statistical analysis.
• Experience with scientific writing and documentation, such as drafting protocols, reports, abstracts, and contributions to manuscripts.
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate records, managing databases, and following regulatory and IRB requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with investigators, clinical teams, participants, and families.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a life science, public health, psychology, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS) or prior research experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with pediatric or clinical research settings and comfort working in hospital and