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    Wayne State University
    Wayne State University Detroit, United States

    1 week ago

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    Research Assistant - Dept. of Internal Medicine

    Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Dept. of Internal Medicine 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.


    Essential functions (job duties):

    JOB PURPOSE
    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.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    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 as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

    Perform other related duties as assigned.


    Unique duties:
    Recruit subjects for sleep research studies. Perform night sleep studies (after a sufficient training period) and analyze the data from these studies. Instrumentation of participants for sleep studies, including screening, spirometry, polysomnography (PSG) and ventilation. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Raw data preparation for P.I. to investigate. Presentation of data to P.I. and research team. Assist with required regulatory documentation of funded studies. Assist in maintaining and purchasing necessary research equipment. Preparation of and completion of IRB forms/applications and follow up on renewals of research protocols.

    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.

    Preparation of manuscripts and publication of scientific articles.


    Qualifications:
    Education Bachelor's degree

    Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge

    predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged

    course of specialized intellectual instruction.

    Experience Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

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

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    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.


    Preferred qualifications:

    School/College/Division:
    H0- School of Medicine


    Primary department:
    H060- Internal Medicine


    Employment type:

    • Regular Employee
    • Job type: Full Time
    • Job category: Research

    Funding/salary information:

    • Compensation type: Annual Salary
    • Hourly rate:
    • Salary minimum:
    • Salary hire maximum:

    Working conditions:
    Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.


    Job openings:

    • Number of openings: 2
    • Reposted position: No
    • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
    • Prior posting/requisition number:

    Background check requirements:


    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work.

    If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.


    Equal employment opportunity statement:


    Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

    The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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