Research Associate

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

Pay Range

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

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• 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 program.

• 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 care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and work area.

• 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.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.