Research Associate - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

21h

About The Position

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

Nice To Haves

Extensive related experience required for Research Associate in biology or related field.
Experience with computers required.
Excellent organizational, documentation and communication skills as well as team-oriented mentality required.

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.
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 accuracy.
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.
Independently conduct research activities including in vivo mouse experiments with tissue harvest, in vitro immunologic assays, experimental design and execution, computational analysis, data analysis, writing and editing of manuscripts, and contribution towards grants.
Train laboratory staff and students on laboratory and experimental protocols.
Write abstracts for presentation at local and national meetings.
Attend and contribute at laboratory meetings and journal discussions required.
Current laboratory research aims include genetic analysis of immune response, particularly in the context of cancer immunotherapy, and development and evaluation of novel imaging modalities to noninvasively interpret immune activity.