Research Intern - RI Translational Smoyer Requisition ID 2024-48797 Category Research Overview Research Intern - RI Translational Smoyer Provides assistance in research experiments under direction of Research Scientist; obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects; maintains laboratory records, aids in figure creation and manuscript writing Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with research experiments for kidney disease research including in vitro, in vivo, and patient sample projects. Conducts laboratory analyses; assists in assay studies and tests on substrates of materials used in research including Western blot, qPCR, immunostaining, histology, microscopy, and other techniques as needed. Performs cell, bacterial, and viral cultures utilizing sterile techniques. Grows and harvests research specimens, as applicable. Obtains supplies and equipment needed for research projects and ensures equipment is in proper working condition. Draws items from inventory supplies. Prepares special instruments and monitoring devices used to record test results. Maintains detailed laboratory records for ease of replicating experiments and writing of methods sections for publications. Assists with preparation of laboratory reports by collecting and collating research data. Prepares drafts of laboratory reports under direction of Research Scientist and conducts literature research to obtain supporting research data. Prepares charts, graphs, and related data. Creates figures and written sections for manuscripts. Assists in manuscript formatting and editing for journal submission. Maintains clean laboratory area. Replaces instruments after use and ensures slides, test tubes, glassware, and other items used in analyses are cleaned. Adheres to proper safety techniques and procedures for a Biosafety Level 2 lab, handling of human specimens, and lab animal research. Performs miscellaneous related duties. Qualifications Reports to: Principal Investigator. KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED High School graduate with two years accredited college coursework majoring in science preferred. MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Percent of time spent on: 40% Typing on computer, analyzing data, writing reports 35% Performing experiments/assays 20% Planning experiments and ensuring adequa