Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Dept 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.

• Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
• 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.   
• 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.

• Prepare plasma, serum, PBMC pellets, cfDNA and biomarker samples from biological fluids • Prepare samples for ambient, cold pack and dry ice shipments per I.A.T.A regulations and sponsor protocols • Data entry of sample information • Maintain quality control and Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines • Maintain daily logs and safety requirements • Maintain daily sample consolidation for maximum freezer management • Maintain HIPAA and participant/subject confidentiality • Organize and inventory batched or immediate samples prior to shipment • Prepare shipments per protocol sponsor requirements and IATA regulations • Notify sponsor of shipments via fax or email • Schedule Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and sponsor tours of the facility • Interact with physicians, nurses, clinical trials staff, clinical trials sponsors, and monitoring personnel

• BS in biology, chemistry, or related field • 1-2 years lab experience preferred.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0632 - Oncology

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

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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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.