Post Bachelor Research Associate - RI Hu

 

The Post-Baccalaureate Research Associate provides coordinated support for both scientific and operational aspects of research activities under the mentor’s guidance. This role is designed for recent college graduates seeking hands-on experience in clinical, translational, or laboratory research prior to enrolling in medical school, graduate programs, or other advanced training. This role is specific to entry into the Research Post-Baccalaureate Program. Hired Post-Baccalaureate Research Associates will be expected to complete program requirements within year 1 of their hire date, with the possibility of an extension for a total of 2 years from their hire date.

Link to hiring managers NCH page: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/yan-hu

 

 

Conducts research within a general area under the supervision of senior research personnel and the Principal Investigator (PI) as a part of the Research Post-Baccalaureate Program. Manages basic and complex projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are met.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Conducts research studies and laboratory analysis under supervision. 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, within the past three years, required.

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:

Laboratory or research experience, 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"