Research Assistant - RI Perinatal Gallagher

Overview

The Research Assistant performs research experiments and clinical studies in accordance with provisions of the approved protocol; maintains records of experiments and prepares laboratory reports; assists in analyzing data and preparing publications.

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

? Performs research experiments independently or semi-independently in accordance with protocols approved by the principal investigator. Such experiments may involve human subjects any may require evening and/or weekend duties.? Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board protocols? Performs data requests for clinical research projects? Ensures accuracy of data collection and methodology as required by specific research projects.? Collects and controls experimental data and patient information; and maintains accurate daily logs of experiments including methods, results, and conclusions.? Interprets the results of data analyses with input from the principal investigators.? Assists the principal investigators in the preparation of scientific publications and grant proposals.? Make recommendations about refinement and/or replacement of clinical research projects. Implements such refinements or new procedures with input from the principal investigator.? Orders supplies needed to conduct research; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; and assures that research equipment is in good working order.? Collaborates in the preparation of research budgets, and monitors expenditure of funds to assure that studies are conducted within budgetary constraints.? Instructs other research team members and students in standard methods, practices, procedures, and operations.

Qualifications

Education: ? Bachelor?s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, required.? Coursework in relevant research methods, preferred. Experience: Six months to two years of research experience.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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet