Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

Research Assistant
- Department of Physiology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant
- Department of Physiology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

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.

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in afield of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

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

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting withhuman subjects, 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 organization skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstratedability to work with others in a collaborative environment.

Microsoft office software skills.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0606 - Physiology

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

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

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.

• Number of openings: 1

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.