Research Assistant - Department of Internal Medicine

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience)
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research.
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.
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, and assist in maintaining and purchasing necessary research equipment.
Order and organize required research supplies and records.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Recruit subjects for sleep research studies.
Perform night sleep studies (after a sufficient training period) and analyze the data from these studies.
Instrument participants for sleep studies, including screening, spirometry, polysomnography (PSG) and ventilation.
Prepare raw data for P.I. to investigate.
Present data to P.I. and research team.
Assist with required regulatory documentation of funded studies.
Prepare and complete IRB forms/applications and follow up on renewals of research protocols.
Prepare manuscripts and publish scientific articles.