Research Assistant - Department of Urology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Department of Urology 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. The Department of Urology at Wayne State University School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Research Assistant. The primary responsibilities will be to assist in the research and scholarly activities of the faculty and resident physicians of the Department of Urology. In addition to assisting the ongoing research efforts being conducted by departmental faculty, the Research Assistant will also have the opportunity to conduct their own independent research under the mentorship of the Urology Department faculty. The research assistant will work primarily with Dr. Kevin Ginsburg but will have the opportunity to work with the other faculty members. In addition to aiding in institutional research for the department at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, the RA will also support quality improvement and research activities of the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC). Lastly, the RA will work with Dr. Ginsburg clinically and will assist Dr. Ginsburg in his urologic oncology clinic at the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Applicants are expected to pursue a career in urology and will be applying for a urology residency position in the next 12-24 months.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled or recently graduated from an M.D. or D.O. program
General urology and urologic oncology knowledge
General experience, knowledge, and understanding of clinical research methods and concepts.

Responsibilities

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 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.