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Research Assistant

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Detroit, United States Wayne State University Full time

Research Assistant - Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

An NIH-funded lab at the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology is inviting applications for a full-time Research Assistant or Associate position. The lab's research investigates the molecular mechanism of innate sensing receptors in infectious and inflammatory diseases using integrated biochemical, cell biology, genetic, and proteomic approaches. Primary responsibilities will include: Perform cell biology and molecular biology-related laboratory experiments (e.g., cell culture, western blotting, Immunoprecipitation, molecular cloning, plasmid preps, lentiviral packaging and delivery, transfection, etc.). Maintain accurate records of research experiments in the lab notebook. Analyze data and communicate results promptly to the research team (with opportunities for authorship). Assist in handling and monitoring mice (e.g., mouse animal husbandry, genotyping). Train new graduate students in basic laboratory procedures. Assess inventory and order supplies as needed, maintain stocks of lab reagents, and Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance. Keep good safety practices in the lab. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge

predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged

course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and

data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity

principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or equivalent in Biology or a related field. Ph.D required for Research Associate position. Previous hands-on laboratory experience in biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0605 - Biochemistry

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee

  • Job type: Full or Fractional Time

  • Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary

  • Hourly rate:

  • Salary minimum: TBD

  • Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1

  • Reposted position: No

  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

  • Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.