Research Assistant

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Department of Oncology at 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:

Assist in the day to day duties of the Biobanking and Correlative Sciences Core including data management, consenting participants, biospecimen processing, and benchwork. Less than 40% of the position time is spent on Isolating Plasma and, PBMCs and RNA from whole blood and bone marrow for the biobank. Less than 40% of the position time is spent performing basic histology techniques, including paraffin embedding of tissue, tissue sectioning, and immunohistochemistry. Maintain accurate research logs and paperwork. Work with a team on large multi-part research projects.

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:
School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0632 - Oncology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

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.

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