Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of Oncology

Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of
Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research
Assistant, Basic Sciences, - 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. Assist in designing
and performing experiments. Participate in implementing research
objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and
protocol guidelines. Communicate with Principal Investigator and
Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results 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 workstation.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

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

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.