Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

14h•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 Research Assistant designs and conducts experiments, recruits study participants, supports research objectives, and ensures work complies with applicable legal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines. The role collects, records, analyzes, and checks research data; communicates progress to the principal investigator and postdoctoral scholars or fellows; and assists with preparing research findings for presentations and scholarly publications. It also maintains laboratory work areas and equipment, organizes records and supplies, and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is a regular, full-time research role. The typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office. Non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required, and travel to scientific conferences may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; a bachelor's degree in a related field of study is preferred.
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, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
Microsoft Office software skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects.

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.
Participate in implementing research objectives while ensuring 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 research 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.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.