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IT Project Scientist I Research Data Navigation


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:


Principal Duties

  • Research Data Navigation
  • Secondary Data Resource Repository
  • Clinical Research Project Management

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • PhD in Public Health Epidemiology Biostatistics Biomedical Informatics or a related field.
  • 1 years of experience with secondary data research (e.g. clinical administrative registry or EHR data) and clinical research study design/data analysis.
  • Experience in an academic medical center health system or clinical research environment preferred.
  • Peer-reviewed scientific publication and grant proposal writing track record required.
  • Project management experience including planning reporting stakeholder engagement and development of standard operating procedures.
  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Columbus OH region.


Job Description Summary:


Conducts independent research in a specific scientific area designs experiments analyzes data and presents findings. Oversees and assists junior research staff and students.


Job Description:


Essential Functions:

  • Designs experiments develops protocols and conducts independent research. Develops project aims objectives and experimental techniques.
  • Supervises and mentors junior research staff and students. Trains and supervises technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
  • Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Develops hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
  • Independently prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Writes first drafts of grant proposals and manuscripts. May be CO-PI on grant applications.
  • Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
  • Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science required.


Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)


Certifications:

(not specified)


Skills:

  • Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists physicians and laboratory colleagues.
  • Excellent laboratory technical skills.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience:

Three years of relevant research experience after PhD program required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 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


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

100% Any requirement necessary to perform research at the bench work in the animal facility




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


Required Experience:

IC


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Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.

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