Research Technician Senior

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, organized, autonomous person with excellent multitasking ability and record-keeping skills to join the Research Program on Cognition and Neuromodulation Based Interventions. The primary emphasis of this program is on cognitive rehabilitation in older adults and those in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The successful candidate will be expected to perform a range of duties in support of multiple research projects. The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve to match changing needs and priorities.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The candidate will be working on a grant that involves the administration of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Immersive Virtual Reality paradigms with older adults with cognitive impairment. The candidate will operate in an semi-independent manner to assist in the set up and collection of data using these methodologies. Will be experienced enough with the methodologies to be able to judge the validity of test data obtained and suggest future improvements in data collection. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to perform all study-related duties if/as needed. Will assist with the development and design of the research methodologies being used in this grant. Opportunities to lead or assist with the creation of posters, papers, and presentations for scientific meetings will be available. The candidate will handle other scientific administration and clerical activities as directed to support the Research Program, including coordinating with other researchers throughout the health system.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Health Science or Neuroscience required
• 2 + Years' experience in clinical research
• Ability to implement moderately-complex research tasks and suggest future improvements in data measurements
• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan processes/software (such as HSIP, EPIC and REDCap)
• Proficiency with administration of tDCS, fNIRs and iVR
• Experience with administering and scoring neuropsychological tests (such as OLTT and RBANS) to research participants
• Ability to provide input into the development of research procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work semi-independently with minimal supervision and with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner.
• Competent in problem-solving and establishment of timelines and priorities
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary to support the program
• Must have reliable transportation since local travel will be expected

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with neuroimaging tasks
• Expertise in the development of SOPs
• Understanding of investigator-initiated studies
• Experience working with older adults with a variety of neurodegenerative diseases

Work Schedule

This position is held onsite (fully in person) Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Work Locations

This position is located at Rachel Upjohn Building.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.