Research Scientist - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - 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

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to secure grants and funding for research.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional technical knowledge, and capacity in data management, harmonization, and analysis.
• Knowledge of psychosocial methods and frameworks, survey development, and statistical analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding.
• Coordinate correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.
• 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.
• Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and present presentations regarding research project 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Regular Employee status
• Full Time employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree