Research Assistant - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred.
• Entry level (less than 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.
• Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
• Microsoft office software skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
• Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data for presentations and journal submissions.
• Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Order and organize required research supplies and records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
• Manage lab operations: order supplies, organizing protocols, and training new lab members.
• Design and conduct experiments (molecular biology, cell biology, and animal studies).
• Perform techniques such as Western Blot, qPCR, qRT-PCR, Transfection, cloning, ELISA, DNA/RNA/protein extractions, cell culture.
• Maintain mouse colonies (breeding, genotyping, surgery, etc.).
• Handle patient samples (blood) and plasma/serum isolation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree