"Research Laboratory Tech Assoc (TERM-LIMITED)"

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a 1-year term limited research lab tech associate to participate in a highly collaborative team.

• Retrospective data collection for various skull base, neurooncology and spine projects
• Data collection for collaboration as part the of several multicenter research consortium
• Data analysis and manuscript drafting for peer-reviewed publications
• Collaboration with other UM neurosurgery faculty on various outlined shared projects with PI approval
• Obtaining patient consent and tracking data for various clinical research projects
• Drafting and submission of grants
• Weekly coordination of research efforts for the virtual skull base outcomes lab
• Weekly meetings with PI to discuss research updates

Required Qualifications

• BS in biomedical science, statistics, or related field
• At least 1 year prior research experience
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, Graphpad), Excel not included;
• A strong interest in conducting biomedical research, clinical outcomes studies and translational research;
• Completion of vaccination, clinical research and HIPAA requirements for any patient facing roles;
• Excellent communication and writing skills, and a commitment to engaging in highly collaborative team science.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active enrollment or completion of medical doctorate preferred

This is a 1 year term-limited appointment. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.