Reseach Associate - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Research Associate position in the Department of Physiology at Wayne State University involves conducting laboratory-based scientific research and clinical studies. The role requires designing experiments, recruiting participants, analyzing data, and preparing research findings for publication and presentation. The position is integral to advancing research objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience in performing basic research techniques.
• Ability to work independently and analyze, summarize, and interpret research findings.
• Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical research or human subjects research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science 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.
• Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data.
• Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight key points of the research results.
• Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.
• Summarize and organize data results for submission to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
• Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.
• 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 workstation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan with matching up to 10% of pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees