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Research Assistant/ Research Associate 046744

Research Assistant/ Research Associate 046744


We are searching for an experienced Research Assistant/ Research Associate 046744 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):

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to
complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or
as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the
research protocol.

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.

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.

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Research Assistant:
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.

Research Associate:
Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accurac


Unique Duties:
Take care of the mouse colony, genotyping offspring (PCR), cell culture of cancer cells and primary mouse cells, maintaining lab supplies and equipment. Experience with immunological techniques is an asset but is not necessary for hire. Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate with P.I. and other research staff on status of research. Maintain lab work areas including routine maintenance on equipment, order and organize research supplies and records, maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

Qu
alifications:

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Research Assistant:
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.

Research Associate:
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.

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.


School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:
H0605 - Biochemistry

Job Type:
Full Time

Job Category:
Research

Funding/Salary Information:
Compensation Type: Annual Salary
Salary Minimum: $40,000
Salary Hire Maximum: $50,000

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:
1

Reposted Position:
No

Reposted Reason:
None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number:
046744

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.

Wayne State University (WSU) has an annual enrollment of some 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students. It offers some 125 bachelor's degree programs, 140 master's degree programs, and 60 doctoral degree programs, as well as cert...

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DATE POSTED
June 9, 2023

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