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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

The Cannabis Legalization in Michigan (CALM) research team is hiring a Temporary Technical Aide to assist with recruitment and data collection for our CALM-cardiovascular disease (CVD) study. CALM-CVD is a prospective study investigating the cardiovascular health effects of cannabis use. The Technical Aide will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. Omayma Alshaarawy) and will be responsible for participant recruitment, data collection and entry, collection and processing of biospecimens, and working with recruitment sites to incorporate the study protocol without disrupting clinical care or dispensary operations.

Desired Qualifications

The Technical Aide should have completed a four-year college degree in a related field, have one to three years of work experience in research and/or laboratory procedures, and experience with data analytics software. This position requires phlebotomy licensing or certification and a valid driver's license in the state of Michigan.

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

Cover letter and CV

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.chmfamilymedicine.msu.edu

Summary of Health Risks

The Technical Aide will be responsible for collecting and processing biospecimens, including blood samples, from study participants.