Research Assistant I

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University invites applications for a full time, research assistant focused 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 to analyze with& later child health outcomes.

The successful candidate will administer participant surveys, i n-person assessments, collect biospecimens, obtain informed consent, coordinate participant incentives, and perform other administrative tasks as needed. A successful candidate would be detail oriented and have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

This role is in-person at our Detroit clinic site, with at least 6 meetings per year at our East Lansing site. Current funding will secure this role through at least December 31, 2026 with additional funding likely.

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 be acquired by completing a f our-year college degree program in a health, medical, or scientific field; experience and expertise working with research and consenting participants; and a high level of problem-solving and communication skills.

Able to relate and provide support to participants; experience working in urban com munities, primarily within research; experience with medical terminology; knowledge of data confidentiality; skills working with different database systems, including REDCap.

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 a limited term position funded until 12/31/2026 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 03/03/2026 at 11:55 PM