Research Associate- Neurological Institute

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Associate to contribute to planning, design, execution, and management of neuroscience research projects, including neurodegenerative disease studies and translational neuroscience.

You will design experiments, perform advanced molecular techniques, analyze data, and assist in grant proposals while coordinating across NeuroMAP pillars to ensure operational readiness and collaborative success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Background check required; pre-employment physical/drug screen may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Assist in developing and refining methodologies, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Support research operations and coordination across NeuroMAP initiatives.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and abstracts for conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals to secure extramural funding.
• Maintain SOPs, inventories, and workflows for NeuroMAP activities.
• Coordinate activities for postdocs, students, and staff; supervise equipment testing and biospecimen workflows.

Skills

Data analysis

Literature review

Project coordination

Research operations

Grant proposal support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate- Neurological Institute

Department: Medicine | Neurology

The Department of Neurology seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational biological/health science laboratory investigating neurodegenerative disease and related translational neuroscience research. The individual participates in developing and implementing study goals and objectives, designs and conducts complex laboratory experiments, and performs advanced molecular, cellular, or other specialized techniques.

Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data; assisting in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches; supporting research operations and coordination across NeuroMAP initiatives, and establishing appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards. The individual critically reviews relevant scientific literature, supports the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, and contributes to project documentation. The role also assists the principal investigator and NeuroMAP directors in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding and supports the maintenance of standard operating procedures, research inventories, and operational workflows associated with NeuroMAP activities. Additional duties include coordinating laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff; overseeing routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; and performing other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission, including facilitating collaboration across NeuroMAP's research pillars and ensuring operational readiness for ongoing studies.

Minimum Education & Experience Required: 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. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Additional Information: Prior experience in clinical, translational, laboratory, biomedical, or neuroscience-related research operations is preferred. Experience with biospecimen handling, imaging and assessment coordination, REDCap or other research data systems, inventory management, equipment oversight, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable.

NeuroMAP is developing a shared research infrastructure to advance longitudinal, multi-modal neurodegeneration and brain-aging research. This position will strengthen operational capacity by coordinating logistics across research pillars, standardizing documentation and processes, and ensuring readiness for study visits, laboratory activities, equipment utilization, and biospecimen workflows. The role will support NeuroMAP-wide data integration efforts by facilitating the linkage of clinical, imaging, neuropathologic, and molecular data, while serving as a central resource for day-to-day research operations and implementation support. Working closely with the NeuroMAP Research Scientist, Directors, and program leadership, the incumbent will help develop and implement shared services, SOPs, training materials, inventories, tracking systems, and scalable workflows that enhance collaboration, operational efficiency, and the long-term growth of the NeuroMAP research program.

Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.