Research Assistant (Hourly) - Department of Physiology

Research Assistant (Hourly) - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research
Assistant (Hourly) - Department of Physiology 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):

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.
P roofread 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:

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:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0606 - Physiology

Employment type:

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

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage

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: 1
• 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.