Research Associate - Childhood Cancer
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus, OH · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
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"