Research Associate - CATALYST

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Medicine | Catalyst Center is hiring a Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a basic biological/health science lab. You will handle data collection through patient and provider interviews, coding, and analysis, while coordinating postdocs and students and ensuring equipment quality.

The role supports development of new methodologies, assists with grant proposals, and contributes to manuscripts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.
• Requires successful completion of a background check; a pre-employment physical and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, execute, and manage research projects in a basic biomedical lab.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Coordinate graduate and undergraduate research staff; oversee lab operations and equipment testing.
• Assist with proposals, reports, and manuscript preparation for publications and conferences.

Skills

Research experience

Data collection

Interviews

Lab coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment testing

Job description

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Job Title: Research Associate - CATALYST

Department: Medicine | Catalyst Center Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, medical technology and personal behaviors can affect access to quality health care services in the Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, & Systems Thinking (CATALYST); participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced collection of research data including primary data collection through patient and provider interviews; manages transcribing and coding of data; performs analysis of data using constant-comparative and grounded theory assessment; collects, analyzes and interprets quantitative research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Function

Function: Research and Scholarship Sub Function: Research Career Band: S Career Level:S1 Additional Information: Location: Ackerman Rd, 700 (0921) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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