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JOB SUMMARY

The Performance, Rehabilitation, and Injury Management through Exercise (PRIME) and Human Bioenergetics Laboratories are jointly seeking two full-time Research Specialists to support ongoing exercise-based human research studies. We are looking for detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals to play a key role in administering physiological assessments, coordinating daily laboratory operations, supporting data collection and analysis, interfacing with research participants, and collaborating with research team, among other duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Masters (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Engineering, or related discipline
• Phlebotomy/blood draw experience (required)
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP) or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-CEP) (preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage and coordinate several study-related tasks concurrently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with others in a dynamic, collaborative environment are required. This position involves close interaction with faculty, staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and community-based participants.
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school’s Core Values.
• Applicants with prior research experience, phlebotomy training, and expertise with the above equipment, will be given preference.

Physical abilities needed for this position require applicants to be able to:

• Help move laboratory equipment up to 50 lbs
• Position self to apply sensors and other equipment on subjects
• Remain stationary at a computer to transfer, analyze, or process data

RESPONSIBILITIES*

Responsibilities associated with this full-time position include, but are not limited to:
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Research Testing and Data Collection (~85%). Administer in-lab physiological assessments, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for body composition, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) testing, oral glucose tolerance testing, blood draws, collection of data from wearable devices, among others. Schedule, coordinate, and communicate with human subjects for in-lab visits and testing sessions.

• Lab Operations and Communication (~15%). Maintain an organized and functional lab environment, including ordering supplies and ensuring proper equipment maintenance for data validity and quality control. Communicate project updates with lab leadership and act as a liaison with industry collaborators. Oversee day-to-day lab activities, supervise and mentor student workers, and assist in training users in laboratory techniques and equipment use.
• Additional responsibilities as required to support team goals and operations.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilitie