Student Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Manager/Supervisor: Alayna Tackett, PhD

Part-time: 20h/wk

Summary of duties: The undergraduate student research assistant will work on an internally funded project related to examining the effects of tobacco use behaviors and respiratory health under the supervision of faculty member Dr. Alayna Tackett.

Functions as a Student Research Assistant providing research lab support in the Center for Tobacco Research, Department of Internal Medicine; under direct supervision, assists with collecting, compiling and analyzing research data; assists with generating reports and writing manuscripts; arranges, cleans, and/or tests research or lab equipment; provides assistance in performing tests or investigations using research equipment; performs other assistance in support of a research program; assists with maintaining research supply inventory and orders supplies as needed; picks up, sorts, and distributes mail; make copies and files; run errands. Participates in mentored research. On-the-job research training will be provided.

Experience, Training, Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled OSU student in a degree-granting program; experience operating personal computer and other office equipment required; knowledge of psychology, public health, or similar research is desired; knowledge of medical terminology desired; interest and competence in writing a research manuscript for publication desired; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Location of work: Center for Tobacco Research, 3650 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 420, Columbus OH 43214. Parking is free.