Research Associate – Dept. of Internal Medicine
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate – 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.
Prepare and present
presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and
academic conferences. Summarize and
organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.
Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to
ensure accuracy.
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
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques,
preferred.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work
independently. Ability to analyze,
summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific
integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization
skills. Excellent
interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a
collaborative environment. Microsoft office software
skills.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience as a coordinator for clinical trials is preferable.
Master’s or PhD preferred.
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: 1
- 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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