Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Research Assistant – Department of Psychiatry 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.
Unique duties:
The MRI Technologist will report directly to Dr. Hilary
Marusak, Principal Investigator of the THINK lab (wsuthinklab.com) and assist with research protocols in Dr. Marusak’s lab and others.
The MRI Technologist will be responsible for operating the MRI scanner (3T Siemens Cima.X, 3T Siemens Verio) while strictly adhering
to protocols set by the MR Research Facility (MRRF) and the principal investigator for the study being performed.
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:
* Experience scanning pediatric
subjects
* Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Three years of experience operating an MRI scanner
*
Experience using a Linux operating system
* Experience working in a research setting or performing functional MRI
*
Knowledge of Wayne State University’s human subjects research policies and procedures
* Experience using Siemens scanners and
software
* CPR/BLS Certified
* MRI technologist training with an accredited school, or equivalent combination of education
and experience
School/College/Division:
H06 – School of Medicine
Primary
department:
H0613 – Psychiatry
Employment type:
Funding/salary information:
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:
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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