Research Assistant, Division of Research & Innovation (1 of 4 available positions)
About The Position
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Division of Research & Innovation (1 of 4 available positions) at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Position Purpose: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide research assistance to implement and complete population and public health projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
- Entry level (less that 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 organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
- Microsoft office software skills.
- CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) human subjects research training.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred.
- Experience performing basic research techniques and/or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical/population science (human subjects) research.
- Conduct eligibility screening for potential research participants on the Wayne Health Mobile Units, obtain informed consent, and collect research data according to study protocol.
- 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 follow-up research survey data.
- Proofread and edit research documents and data to ensure accuracy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
