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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Research Assistant - Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, and they are seeking an experienced Research Assistant for their Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences. The role involves performing laboratory-based scientific techniques, designing experiments, and assisting in the analysis and presentation of research data.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Trained Biostatistician to work with NIH-funded research projects focused on imaging data analysis, working under supervision to analyze data using established methods and assist in developing new analytical approaches for these imaging datasets

The Biostatistician will apply complex data management and a variety of intermediate and advanced statistical techniques and technical skills to promote the collection, analysis and interpretation of data arising from research studies

This work may include providing statistical consultation on study design and data preparation, assistance with the statistical aspects of manuscripts, posters and abstracts

Qualification

BiostatisticsStatistical analysisData managementSASRTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree

Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience)

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

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects

Master's preparation in Statistics with statistical consulting or another related field with strong analytical skills

Prior work experience in public health, epidemiology, and/or biomedical research

Experience in mixed models, and experience with longitudinal data analysis, functional data analysis, and generalized additive models

Skilled in descriptive analysis and applying modern statistical methods in modeling of data

Technical writing and computer programming skills

Strong communication and strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in at least either SAS or R

Experience with SQL, other statistical software, and programming languages

Willingness to learn new statistical methods and new software

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize heavy workload and function both autonomously and as member of a team

Company

Wayne State University

Glassdoor3.9

A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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