Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

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

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 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. 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.

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.

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

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
  

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.