Research Associate

About the Role

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Research Associate to join the Department of PN&M Health Research. This position is based at 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
• Plans, conducts, and manages research projects under the direction of the principal investigator, within federal and institutional regulations and policies.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
• Laboratory Work
• Performs routine and non-routine tests as directed and required by specific research programs.
• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs tasks that may require familiarity with a variety of techniques and equipment.
• Project Planning
• Assists with planning specific research procedures and coordinates schedules of tests and procedures.
• Develops and troubleshoots new techniques and ideas.
• Proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by the principal investigator.
• Record Maintenance
• Compiles and helps analyze data and prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.
• Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.
• Maintains a log of work performed.
• Supplies and Equipment
• Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Sets up, calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment.
• Sterilizes and cleans glassware and disposes of specimens, media, and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Literature Searches, Reviews, and Reports
• Compiles information from journals and suggests uses for new techniques to the principal investigator.
• Attends courses, lectures, and conferences to further knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Writes grants and proposals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Extensive experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and genetics.
• Ability to integrate these disciplines in performing laboratory experiments in animal models and cell culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required)