Research Assistant, Population Science - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking a Research Assistant in Population Science in the Department of Oncology at its Detroit campus. The role performs laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research involving human subjects. It supports study implementation and compliance with legal, regulatory, and protocol requirements, and works with the principal investigator, postdoctoral scholars and fellows, the project coordinator, and other research assistants. The position supports the Detroit ROCS research study through data entry, participant recruitment, survey development and interviews, collection and analysis of research data, and preparation of materials for scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications. It also helps maintain laboratory work areas, equipment, supplies, and records. The typical environment may include a laboratory and/or office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
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 organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Microsoft Office software skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, and follow-through, and ability to work well as part of a team.
Basic computer skills for entering study information consistently and corresponding with team members by email.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and sign a confidentiality pledge.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research involving human subjects.
Design and perform experiments, develop surveys, recruit study participants, and interview candidates.
Help implement research objectives and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines.
Assist staff with experiments and research protocols as needed.
Communicate research status to the principal investigator and postdoctoral scholars or fellows.
Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes, and/or survey data.
Evaluate and analyze data, using graphs, charts, or tables to highlight findings in accordance with research protocols.
Proofread and edit research data and documents for accuracy.
Assist the principal investigator in writing methods and organizing and summarizing data for presentations at professional, scientific, and academic conferences and submissions to peer-reviewed journals.
Maintain laboratory work areas and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.
Order and organize research supplies and records, and maintain a clean, organized workstation.
Assist the Project Coordinator and Research Assistants with data entry for the Detroit ROCS research study.
Perform other related duties as assigned.