Research Assistant - Sports Medicine

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Research Assistant organizes clinical and biomechanical research projects with orthopaedic and sports medicine faculty, residents, fellows, and students. The role collaborates with physicians and researchers to design and conduct biomedical education and research. Responsibilities include receiving and preparing anatomical specimens, preparing the laboratory, designing specialized fixation devices, and coordinating and supervising in-house cadaveric surgical research in a controlled operating room-like setting, including positioning and draping specimens.

The Research Assistant coordinates education and training on specialized medical instrumentation and devices, and anatomy workshops for physicians, physician’s assistants, and industry. The role maintains the bio-skills laboratory to standards established by the DMC Sports Medicine Program and DMC Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, including ordering supplies, organizing equipment, maintaining records, complying with OSHA standards, and handling and storing human or animal tissues and body fluids according to established protocols.

Under limited direction, the Research Assistant contributes to developing, conducting, and submitting independent clinical and/or laboratory research, grant support, and sponsorship proposals to external funding agencies. The position collaborates with researchers, supports staff productivity, may lead studies, assists with quantitative measurement systems for clinical or laboratory use, participates in specialty-related projects, prepares detailed reports and abstracts, and participates in presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• One year of research experience in a related area.
• Analytical ability to evaluate biomedical research equipment.
• Technical knowledge of specialized biomechanical research, biomedical engineering system analysis and design, physical analogies of biological subsystems, and vendor items and alternatives.
• Ability to create custom fixation devices for biomedical research.
• Interpersonal skills to work productively with staff, students, patients, outside vendors, and other medical personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing and building specialized test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Organize clinical and biomechanical research projects with orthopaedic and sports medicine faculty, residents, fellows, and students.
• Collaborate with physicians and researchers in designing and conducting biomedical education and research.
• Receive and prepare anatomical specimens, prepare the laboratory, and design specialized fixation devices.
• Coordinate and supervise in-house surgical biomedical research procedures using cadaveric specimens in a controlled operating room-like setting, including specimen positioning and draping.
• Coordinate and prepare education and training on specialized medical instrumentation and devices, and anatomy workshops for physicians, physician’s assistants, and industry.
• Maintain the bio-skills laboratory to standards defined by the DMC Sports Medicine Program and DMC Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, including ordering supplies, organizing equipment, and maintaining records.
• Comply with OSHA standards and handle and store human or animal tissues and body fluids according to established protocols.
• Contribute to the development, conduct, and submission of independent clinical and/or laboratory research, grant support, and sponsorship to external funding agencies.
• Collaborate with other researchers and stimulate staff productivity; may take a leadership role in studies.
• Assist with developing and implementing quantitative measurement systems for clinical and/or laboratory use.
• Assist with and participate in specialty-related special projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and/or abstracts and participate in presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level