Research Assistant II
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The Michigan State University and Hurley Childrens Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative ( seeks to hire an Environmental Lead Project Research Assistant for the Flint Registry ( project. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-designated public health authority the Flint Registrys goal is to connect people who were impacted by the Flint Water Crisis to resources and programs that serve to minimize the effects of lead on their health while promoting wellness and recovery. We are a center of excellence and are seeking a detail oriented and results-driven individual to join us as we serve as a national resource for best practices. The Environmental Lead Project Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting the work of the of the community Flint Lead Free workgroup in collaboration with stakeholders including community members researchers and policy makers.
This position will effectively and creatively:
Schedule coordinate and help lead the community Flint Lead Free workgroup
Organize and lead community education trainings and events on lead exposure and abatement
Gather and analyze data from the Flint Registry and other partners regarding lead exposure
Create and publish community-based reports
Conduct literature and policy reviews related to lead and health
Collaborate with community partners to develop and inform lead elimination policies and practices
Serve as the Flint Registrys primary environmental health resource
This is a full-time 9-month end-dated position with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. This position is eligible for the extensive benefits package that Michigan State University offers its support staff. The work schedule will be hybrid with weekly in-office days and remote work options.
The Michigan State University Hurley Childrens Hospital and the Flint Registry strive to provide employees with a diverse challenging set of duties that foster learning new skills and knowledge and a collegial environment where employees regularly share information ideas resources and solutions to problems.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Public Health Epidemiology or Environmental Science ; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in overseeing research projects and laboratory operations operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory equipment performing specialized and difficult analytical and research techniques and designing research experiments in an area related to research being performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
This position may be ideally suited for individuals who have completed a masters in public health (MPH) program or with a background in public health and have the following qualifications:
Strong facilitation skills to support research team meetings including organizing agendas documenting action items and ensuring clear communication among team members.
Ability to coordinate discussions between interdisciplinary collaborators (e.g. faculty postdocs clinicians or community partners) to align project goals and timelines.
Background in lead exposure or environmental health programming and/or research
Experience analyzing reporting and translating data
Experience developing programs and conducting trainings
Familiar with the Flint Community/Registry project.
Familiarity with MS Suite
Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills
Attention to detail with strong writing proofreading and editing skills.
Experience working within a university or other large setting
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is a limited term position funded until 07/31/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal
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Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/21/2025 at 11:55 PM
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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