Research Assistant (Hourly) - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking a Research Assistant for the Department of Physiology at its Detroit campus. The role performs laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research involving human subjects. The assistant supports research objectives and protocols, communicates with the principal investigator and postdoctoral scholars or fellows, and collects, analyzes, and reports research data. The position also supports preparation of conference presentations and scholarly manuscripts and helps maintain laboratory work areas, equipment, supplies, and records. The typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office. Work may require non-standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel to scientific conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study is preferred.
Advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning acquired through specialized intellectual instruction.
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 organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Microsoft Office software skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research involving human subjects.
Design and perform experiments; recruit study participants by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
Help implement research objectives and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines.
Assist staff with experiments and research protocols as required.
Communicate research status to the principal investigator and postdoctoral scholars or fellows.
Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes, and/or survey data.
Evaluate and analyze data, using graphs, charts, or tables to highlight key findings in accordance with research protocols.
Proofread and edit research data and documents for accuracy.
Assist the principal investigator with writing methods and organizing and summarizing data for presentations at professional, scientific, and academic conferences and submissions to peer-reviewed journals.
Maintain laboratory work areas and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.
Order and organize research supplies and records, and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.