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Research Lead Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

The successful candidate will be involved in training of undergraduate and graduate students in ... with associate's degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with bachelor's degree.

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... as the Associate Division Chief for Research (ADCR). The successful candidate will have a track ... Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required. Licensure Requirement:

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Research Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Research Associate, you need a solid academic background in your field, strong analytical skills, and experience with research methodologies, typically supported by enrollment in a relevant graduate program. Familiarity with data analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or MATLAB), literature databases, and possibly lab equipment or coding languages is often required. Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and time management are critical soft skills for producing high-quality research and collaborating with faculty and peers. These skills are vital for conducting rigorous research, contributing to academic publications, and advancing both individual and institutional research goals.

What are Graduate Research Associates?

Graduate Research Associates are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who assist faculty members or research teams with academic research projects. Their responsibilities can include collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, preparing research reports, and sometimes co-authoring publications. These positions help students gain practical research experience and develop skills relevant to their academic and professional careers.

What are some typical challenges Graduate Research Associates face when balancing research responsibilities with coursework or teaching duties?

Graduate Research Associates often juggle multiple commitments, including research, coursework, and sometimes teaching assistantships. Managing time effectively can be challenging, especially when project deadlines and academic requirements overlap. Many associates develop strong organizational and communication skills to handle shifting priorities, and it's common to coordinate closely with advisors to set realistic goals and expectations. Proactively seeking support from peers and utilizing university resources can also help in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What is the difference between Graduate Research Associate vs Research Assistant?

AspectGraduate Research AssociateResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in a graduate program; may have a bachelor's degreeUsually holds a bachelor's degree; some roles require a master's
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, or industry R&D departmentsResearch labs, academic settings, or fieldwork environments
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, and industry R&D teamsUniversities, government agencies, and private companies

The Graduate Research Associate role generally involves advanced research responsibilities within academic or industry settings and often requires enrollment in a graduate program. Research Assistants typically support research projects with less independent responsibility and may have fewer educational prerequisites. Both roles are essential for research projects but differ mainly in educational status and scope of responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Research jobs in Ohio? The most popular types of Graduate Research jobs in Ohio are:
Infographic showing various Graduate Research Associate job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Radiology Informatics Research Fellow

Radiology Informatics Research Fellow

University Hospitals

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


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Job description

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The responsibilities of this position include: planning and executing between 2-4 projects in collaboration with faculty members from Department of Radiology. As a collaborator the RA will develop the experimental design for the project. They will perform data analysis utilizing bioinformatics tools. As a RA they will additionally prepare manuscripts and contribute preliminary data, background and significance and experimental design for presentations or grant proposals. They may have to develop and present workshops on the projects, research methods and scientific findings of their research. They will collaborate with members of the Department to develop training programs. The RA will conduct research for a variety of radiology management and IT problems based upon the interests of the Supervisors.

What You Will Do
  • Responsible for data management supporting Radiology Data Science and Artificial Intelligence projects. This includes: data mining, data pull and storage; data cleaning and visualization; creation and splitting of datasets into training, validation, and test datasets; selection of model and libraries with vendors and collaborators; validation of the performance of algorithms; integration and deployment of validated AI models.
  • Maintenance and quality assurance of data for data science and AI projects, preserving integrity and security of the enterprise radiology information system and any other.
  • Liaising with multiple teams, stakeholders both internal (Enterprise IT, Radiology IT, technical support, software engineering) and external (clinical leadership, affiliated AI developers and labs), as well as other program and project managers within the organization to aid the progression of projects in a timely and high-quality manner.
  • Supports Research, Development &Innovation operations, and integration into healthcare IT systems as well as submissions to governance/compliance boards (e.g., IRBs, Data Sharing Committee), in conjunction with the Radiology Research team
  • Handles the integration, validation, and monitoring of AI applications for implementation in both research and clinical contexts. Coordinates projects and performs information gathering activities, including: measurements, interviews and observations.
  • Manages communication and provides guidance on joint projects.
  • Provides supporting documentation for projects, including: project plans, notes, white papers, time sheets and other agreed deliverables and abstracts in accordance with agreed time frames.
  • Develops content with the goal of publishing in peer-review and trade journals, and with the objective of developing four published journal articles through one year term of position.
  • Provides information, including reports, summaries, meeting minutes, etc. on an as needed basis and participates in conference calls and meetings as requested.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • Master's Degree (Preferred) or
  • Doctorate Degree PhD
Work Experience
  • 1 years BME, Computer Science or AI Machine Learning Applications, Health or Radiology Informatics (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree and a combination of skills sets including healthcare and computer science/ AI ML. Examples include MD graduates with background in coding and machine learning and/or computer science/BME graduate with experience in radiology data. The candidate will be expected to work independently in a multi-disciplinary research team of faculty (both research and clinical), residents, Radiology staff, and graduate students. Skills related to understanding radiology work flow are essential. Candidates with experience in professional writing, as well as editing and website content providers are preferred. (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) (Required within 6 Months)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Occasionally
  • Walking Occasionally
  • Sitting Constantly
  • Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
  • Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
  • Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
  • Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
  • Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
  • Balancing Rarely
  • Stooping Rarely
  • Kneeling Rarely
  • Crouching Rarely
  • Crawling Rarely
  • Reaching Rarely
  • Handling Occasionally
  • Grasping Occasionally
  • Feeling Rarely
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Frequently
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
  • 10%

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For more than 155 years, University Hospitals has been on a mission to heal, teach and discover. As a renowned academic medical center and community hospital network, we’ve expanded across Northeast Ohio to deliver what matters most to our patients: personalized, compassionate care; medical discovery and breakthroughs; and high-quality, affordable care close to home.

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