Research Assistant - Dept of Oncology

We are searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Dept of Oncology at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, 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:
Support new lab and ongoing scientific projects in the lab. Train new group members/visitors in using lab's techniques, equipment, databases. Facilitate the environment for other lab member's research (i.e. personnel management). Interface with other groups and facilities in collaboration with our group Perform their own research project in the lab, as well as collaborative projects. Improve existing and establish new experimental pipelines (purification, imaging, mice surgeries, protocol). Present work in internal group meetings and external seminars and conferences.

Qualifications:

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 performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.  
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 of Science degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Physics or related field with a minimum of one year of undergraduate research experience. Experience in cell culture, imaging and animal work is preferred Pre-medical students are also encouraged to apply Ability to coordinate complex assignments on a day-to-day basis. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to perform complex tasks effectively and independently with general instruction. Ability to follow instruction with an eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0632 - Oncology

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

          Compensation Type: Annual Salary

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. Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus

Job Openings: 1

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046880

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. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.