Research Assistant I
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3 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University invites applications for afulltimeresearchassistantfocused on prenatal and child health. This position is in support of the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) project through the National Institute of Health. The mission of this longitudinal study is to provide real-time data from pregnancy toanalyze withlater child health outcomes.
The successful candidate will administer participant surveys in-person assessments collect biospecimensobtain informed consent coordinate participant incentives and perform other administrative tasks as needed. A successful candidate would bedetail orientedand havea high levelof interpersonal and communication skills.
This role is in-person at our Flint clinic site with at least 6 meetings per year at our East Lansing site. This is an off dated position funded until 12/31/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a health medical or scientific field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in public health and specimen professing; requires software knowledge in REDCap Excel and Outlook; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position requires licensing and certification from CITI NIH Toolbox and NIH ECHO.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would beacquiredby completing a four-year college degree program in a health medical or scientific field; experience andexpertiseworking with research and consenting participants; anda high levelof problem-solving and communication skills.
Able to relate and provide support to participants; experience working in urban communities primarily within research; experience with medical terminology; knowledge of data confidentiality; skills working with different database systems includingREDCap.
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 and cover letter
Work Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. May require some weekend and evening times based on research participant availability.
Description of End Date
This is an off dated position funded until 12/31/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal
Summary of Physical Demands
May be lifting participant measurement devices such as scales stadiometers andhigh chairs.
Summary of Health Risks
Potential exposure to biospecimens includingbloodurine saliva hair teeth and toenails.
The Bidding Eligibility ends on 03/03/2026 at 11:55 PM
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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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