Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Research Assistant, Basic Sciences in the Department of Oncology.

The role supports laboratory research, performing routine techniques, analyzing data, and communicating findings to the team while maintaining a safe and organized lab environment. This position is full-time, located on campus, with standard university benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with basic laboratory techniques preferred.
• Entry level with less than one year of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques and assist in experiments.
• Collect and log laboratory results; evaluate data and present findings.
• Assist Principal Investigator with writing methods and preparing presentations for conferences.
• Maintain the laboratory work areas; order and organize required supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department ofOncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of Oncology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions (job duties):

Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques. Assist in designingand performing experiments. Participate in implementing researchobjectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory andprotocol guidelines. Communicate with Principal Investigator andPostdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results and/or survey data. Evaluate andperform data analysis using graphs, charts, or tables to highlightthe key points of the research results collected in accordance withthe research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit researchdata and documents to ensure accuracy.

Assist Principal Investigator with writing methods andsummarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presentingpresentations for professional, scientific, and academicconferences, and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewedjournals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas, including routine maintenanceon laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize requiredresearch supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness andorganization of workstation.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requiresadvanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in afield of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course ofspecialized intellectual instruction.

Experience:

Entry level (less that a year of job-relatedexperience)

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting withhuman subjects, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize andinterpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrityprinciples. Excellent time management and organization skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstratedability to work with others in a collaborative environment.Microsoft office software skills.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0632 - Oncology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

Working conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or officeenvironment. May require working non-standard business hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel toscientific conferences.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.