1. What is a Research Scientist at Nationwide Childrens Hospital?
A Research Scientist at Nationwide Childrens Hospital plays a pivotal role in advancing pediatric medicine and translating laboratory discoveries into life-saving clinical treatments. Housed within The Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI), one of the fastest-growing pediatric research centers in the United States, this role sits at the intersection of basic science, clinical trials, and patient care. Your work will directly impact the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostic tools, and care guidelines that improve the lives of children locally and globally.
The research ecosystem at Nationwide Childrens Hospital is uniquely collaborative, structured to break down traditional academic silos. As a Research Scientist, you will operate in a highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art environment, collaborating closely with principal investigators, clinical faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and multi-disciplinary research teams. Whether your focus is genomics, gene therapy, neuromuscular disorders, perinatal research, or community health, your scientific contributions will drive strategic institutional initiatives and help secure critical grant funding.
This position demands not only exceptional technical and analytical expertise but also a deeply collaborative spirit and a passion for pediatric health. The hospital’s rapid growth and massive scale mean you will tackle complex, highly visible scientific challenges. It is a demanding yet profoundly rewarding career path where your daily breakthroughs contribute directly to the hospital's mission of providing the highest quality care to every child.


