Job Description
Research Associate - RI Clin & Trans Grayson
Requisition ID
2024-48979
Category
Research
Overview
Research Associate
Conducts independent research within a general area decided upon in conjunction with a Principal Investigator; prepares position papers and research reports; assists in the preparation of scientific publications and research grant proposals; prepares budget proposals for conducting research studies.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.
Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.
Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.
Responsibilities
Conducts independent research studies and laboratory analysis in a specific area agreed upon in conjunction with a principal investigator.
Sets up research experiments and arranges from subjects to be used in research experiments through appropriate hospital and research institute procedures.
Collects and analyzes data in accordance with appropriate statistical procedures, and prepares reports, inclusive of graphs, tables, and photographs, of the results of studies.
Collaborates and interacts with other researchers doing similar studies at NCH and at other research institutions.
Prepares position papers about research studies including information about difficulties encountered in setting up and conducting research studies.
Assists in the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals with regard to a specific area of research.
Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.
Serves as a resource person for other investigators and as a mentor to less experienced research personnel.
Prepares budget proposals for supplies and equipment needed to conduct research.
Monitors study expenditures to assure that budgetary constraints are followed.
Performs miscellaneous related duties as required.
Qualifications
Reports to: Principal Investigator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Master of Science degree with one to two years of laboratory research experience or Bachelor of Science degree with two to three years of laboratory research experience.
Must be able to use research methods in generating and collecting data and analyzing the data for report preparation.
Must be able to develop complex position papers and reports, and help in preparation of research grant proposals and scientific publications.
Must be computer literate.
Must be willing to work with small rodent animal models, as well as human samples.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Conducting research studies
Collecting and analyzing data
Preparing position papers, publications and grant proposals
Resource person for other investigators
Mentoring less experienced research personnel
Purchasing supplies
Kneeling / reaching
Finger dexterity
Talking / hearing / seeing
Lifting / carrying weight 0-20 pounds for 1-5 minutes
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 individual 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 his/her supervision.
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