Physiology Research Assistant – Lab & Data Impact

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology. The role emphasizes laboratory-based and human-subjects research, including designing experiments, collecting data, and recruiting participants.

You will work under the PI and collaborate with postdoctoral researchers, preparing methods and presenting findings for conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Entry-level (less than a year of related experience).
• Experience with basic research techniques or human-subjects research preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments and recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
• Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and survey data; analyze data and present key results.
• Assist the principal investigator with writing methods and organizing data for presentations and manuscripts.
• Maintain laboratory work areas and organize required supplies; ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology. The role emphasizes laboratory-based and human-subjects research, including designing experiments, collecting data, and recruiting participants.

You will work under the PI and collaborate with postdoctoral researchers, preparing methods and presenting findings for conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.