Research Associate

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

. Coordinate day-to-day research project operations and field activities .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating research project operations, participant recruitment, and data management while ensuring compliance with institutional requirements. Proficient in data analysis and maintaining positive relationships with study participants and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Participant RecruitmentData CollectionProject CoordinationStatistical Software ProficiencyResearch Documentation

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementData CleaningVariable CreationQuality AssuranceBasic Data Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Statistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Research ProcessesParticipant EngagementCompliance MonitoringGrant RequirementsStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate day-to-day research project operations and field activities
Recruit, onboard, schedule, and retain study participants and families
Serve as the primary contact for participants and resolve study-related issues
Support survey programming, testing, and data collection
Maintain participant records, research documentation, and project timelines
Coordinate participant incentives and monitor compliance with grant and institutional requirements
Organize, maintain, and quality-check research data and databases
Assist with data cleaning, coding, variable creation, and reporting using statistical software
Prepare project updates, reports, and documentation for investigators and sponsors
Monitor project budgets and track undergraduate employee timesheets
Train, supervise, and guide undergraduate research assistants and interviewers
Develop training materials and standard operating procedures
Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to study protocols and data integrity
Develop and implement participant engagement and retention strategies
Communicate with participants through approved channels, including email, phone, and text messaging
Maintain positive relationships with participants and families throughout the study

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supporting research projects involving participant recruitment, data collection, data management, or project coordination
Broad knowledge of standard research processes, tools, and methodologies
Ability to independently complete routine research tasks
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve routine research-related issues using established procedures and precedent
Ability to assist with basic data analysis, research documentation, and preparation of reports or manuscripts
Successful completion of a background check
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process

Benefits

Comp & perks

40 scheduled hours per week
Hybrid work arrangement