Wayne State University
Location
Detroit, Michigan
The Research Assistant will perform laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research, including designing and executing experiments and recruiting study participants. Essential duties also involve collecting, logging, evaluating, and analyzing research data, ensuring compliance with all guidelines, and assisting with documentation for presentations and publications.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, preferably with advanced intellectual knowledge in science. Candidates should have entry-level experience (less than a year) performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, along with strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative communication skills.
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.
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.
Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience) 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.
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
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.
