Research Associate - Childhood Cancer

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced researcher to conduct independent studies in collaboration with a Principal Investigator. You will organize experiments, collect data, and prepare reports with graphs and photographs for reviewer.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with one year of post-degree research experience or a Master's degree; a Master's is preferred. Strong computer skills and ability to mentor staff are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research studies and laboratory analysis with the PI.
• Collect data, perform analyses, and prepare reports with graphs/tables for PI review.
• Collaborate with other researchers and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with preparing publications and grant proposals; present at scientific conferences.
• Order and maintain inventory; assist with budgets for equipment and supplies.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure research stays within budget.

Skills

Research methods

Report writing

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary

Conducts independent research within a general area in conjunction with a Principal Investigator (PI). Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with PI. Organizes research experiments, appropriately arranges subjects, and maintains records.
• Collects experimental data, conducts analysis in accordance with statistical procedures, and retains accurate logs of methods, results, and conclusions. Prepares reports, including graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results for PI review.
• Collaborates with other researchers doing similar studies. Serves as an experienced resource for other Investigators and mentors less experienced research staff.
• Observes difficulties encountered in set up and conduction. Assists the PI with the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals. Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
• Orders and maintains inventory, ensures equipment is in working order, and prepares budget proposals for equipment and supplies required to conduct research.
• Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed and that research studies are conducted within budget. Assists with preparing research budgets and prepares budget proposals for future research projects.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• Master's Degree, preferred.

Skills

• Ability to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
• Ability to develop complex position papers and reports and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
• Effective computer skills.

Experience

One year of post-degree research experience, or a Master's Degree, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 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"