Research Assistant-Infectious Diseases

Job Details

Job Title: Research Assistant-Infectious Diseases

Department: Medicine | IM Infectious Diseases

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Integrated Research Center for Infectious Diseases is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Research Assistant to provide laboratory support and high-level technical assistance to laboratory staff. The successful candidate will support daily laboratory operations, contribute to ongoing research projects, and assist with regulatory and administrative responsibilities.

Additional Information:

The Division of Infectious Diseases is led by Division Director Susan L. Koletar, MD and is comprised of 28 faculty, and 4 advanced practice providers. The Division is committed to providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in high quality research and offering innovative medical education to medical students, post-doctoral trainees and professional colleagues. Approximately 8,800 consults were seen last year for patients with a wide range of serious and life-threatening infections. The division has seven consult services: 3 general ID services, 1 transplant (solid organ), 2 James Cancer Center services, and 1 at OSU East Hospital. Our two-year ACGME accredited Fellowship Program prepares trainees to be consultants in infectious diseases, with fundamental training for a career in academic infectious diseases.

The Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit, a National Institutes of Health-designated research site for the treatment of HIV and AIDS, and continuously funded since 1987, anchors a robust research program. Clinical and scholarly activities are enhanced through collaborations with a number of internal and external partners, including the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, College of Public Health, Columbus Public Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift