Research Associate Sr.

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a researcher to coordinate activities of laboratory staff and conduct independent research under a principal investigator. The role emphasizes generating data, preparing reports, and contributing to publications and grant proposals in a dynamic research environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 2 years post-degree experience (or 1 year with a Master’s) and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must use research methods to generate, collect, and analyze data for reports.
• Develop position papers and assist in preparing research grant proposals and publications.
• Effective computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent research studies and analyzes data under PI guidance.
• Collects data, performs statistical analysis, and prepares graphs, tables, and photos for PI review.
• Collaborates with researchers, mentors staff, and coordinates lab activities.
• Assists PI with publications and grant proposals; presents at conferences.
• Orders, inventories, maintains equipment, and drafts budget proposals for equipment and supplies.
• Monitors expenditures to keep studies within budget and assists with budget proposals.

Skills

Data analysis

Grant proposals

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview Job Description Summary: Coordinates activities of technical and professional employees engaged in laboratory research. Conducts independent research and prepares position papers; Ensures research experiments and laboratory analyses are performed in accordance with specific guidelines.

Job Description Essential Functions:

• Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in conjunction with a principal investigator. Performs research experiments independently in accordance with protocols approved by 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 and interacts with other researchers doing similar studies. Serves as a resource for other investigators and as a mentor to less experienced research personnel. Coordinates activities of employees in laboratory research. 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 Two years of post-degree research experience, or one year with 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”