Research Assistant – Dept. of Internal Medicine
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant – Dept. of Internal Medicine at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
JOB
PURPOSE
Under the
direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical
assistance to
complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols
independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to
meet the needs of the research protocol.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
Perform laboratory based scientific
techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit
participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives,
ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/research
protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and
Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results,
clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs,
charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results
collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and
documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist principal
investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting
presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal
to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.
Maintain
the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory
equipment as required. Order
and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of
work station.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique duties:
Recruit subjects for sleep research studies. Perform night sleep studies (after a sufficient training period) and analyze the data from these studies. Instrumentation of participants for sleep studies, including screening, spirometry, polysomnography (PSG) and ventilation. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Raw data preparation for P.I. to investigate. Presentation of data to P.I. and research team. Assist with required regulatory documentation of funded studies.
Assist in maintaining and purchasing necessary research equipment. Preparation of and completion of IRB forms/applications and follow up on renewals of research protocols. Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer reviewed journals. Preparation of manuscripts and publication of scientific articles.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge
predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged
course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and
data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity
principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 – School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0609 – Internal Medicine
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum:
- Salary hire maximum:
Working conditions:
Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 2
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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