Research Aide - RI Zhu

Nationwide Children's Hospital
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Sep 25, 2025
Overview: Are you passionate about health, safety, and research? Join our team at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Nationwide Children's Hospital as a part-time Research Aide. You'll support an NIH-funded study on cell phone use while driving and contribute to projects on distracted driving, drugged driving, teen driving, and child passenger safety. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, conducting surveys and interviews, managing study timelines and IRB compliance, and assisting with other research tasks (some local travel required). To apply, please email katie.hurley@nationwidechildrens.org with your resume, an unofficial transcript, and a writing sample. Job Description Summary: Assists in research studies and experiments under supervision. Gathers and analyzes data, prepares reports, and performs administrative tasks. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasional after hours support. Job Description: Essential Functions: Obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects and ensures they in proper working condition. Assists in laboratory analysis and data interpretation. Assists in the preparation and drafting of research proposals and reports, collecting and collating supporting data. Organizes and maintains laboratory records. Maintains clean laboratory area and equipment. Follows all safety protocols and procedures. Education Requirement: High School graduate or current student, required. Two years accredited college coursework majoring in science, preferred. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: (not specified) Skills: Interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact efficiently with various audiences. Experience: (not specified) Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, 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 Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "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"