We are seeking a motivated temporary Research Assistant to join our team. The work involves construction of biospecimen collection kits that will be shipped to research participants. Constructing the kits involves carefully adding labels to component parts and research documents. Then the kit contents will be compiled into shipment boxes with the correct shipping labels. Batches of completed collection kits will be carted to the mailroom throughout the month.

Perform routne research tasks, including but not limited to:

• Construction of biospecimen collection kits
• Inventory
• Protocol creation
• Quality checking
• Works well in a team environment

• Basic computer skills (email, Word, Excel)
• High level of attention to detail
• Good dexterity for accurately assembling components and documents
• Ability to lift 30 pounds collection kit shipment boxes

• Past kit building
• Inventory
• Quality checking experience

Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with potential options for alternate hours. Work is performed on campus.

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.

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to service the people of Michigan, the maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in a varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration position of one year, subject to satisfactory performance, conduct and attendance. 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from the posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.