Research Assistant - Department of Neurology

Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Detroit, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology at Wayne State University plays a crucial role in supporting scientific and technical research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. This position involves conducting laboratory-based and clinical research, assisting in the design and execution of research protocols, and contributing to the preparation of research manuscripts and presentations. The role requires a commitment to compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines while fostering a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical assistance for laboratory-based, clinical, or population science research.
• Assist in writing research protocols and manuscript preparation.
• Design and perform research protocols independently or under direction.
• Recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
• Implement research objectives while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate research status with the principal investigator and postdoctoral scholars/fellows.
• Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes, and survey data.
• Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts, or tables.
• Proofread and edit research data and documents for accuracy.
• Assist in writing methods and summarizing data for presentations and journal submissions.
• Maintain laboratory work areas and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Order and organize required research supplies and maintain cleanliness of the work station.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study preferred.
• Entry-level position requiring less than a year of job-related experience.
• Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical skills to summarize and interpret research findings.
• Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects preferred.