Research Assistant, Population Science - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking a Research Assistant in Population Science within the Department of Oncology. This full-time role supports laboratory-based and human-subject research, data collection, and dissemination of findings to scientific audiences.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree, can analyze data, maintain records, and work independently while collaborating with investigators. Evening/weekend work and travel to conferences may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning.
• Experience with basic research techniques and interacting with human subjects preferred.
• Strong data analysis, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data; evaluate data using graphs and tables.
• Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing data for presentations and journals.
• Maintain laboratory work areas and order required research supplies; ensure cleanliness and organization.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Research Assistant, Population Science - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssistant, Population Science - Department of Oncology at itsDetroit 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 orclinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design andperform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developingsurveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementingresearch objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatoryand protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/researchprotocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator andPostdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or surveydata. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts ortables to highlight the key points of the research resultscollected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensureaccuracy.

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

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance onlaboratory equipment as required. Order and organize requiredresearch supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness andorganization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

• Responsible for assisting Project Coordinator and ResearchAssistants with data entry for Detroit ROCS research study.

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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, initiative and follow-through, andmust work well as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills to enterstudy information into computers consistently and correspond viaemail with team members.
• Maintain confidentiality at all timesand sign a confidentiality pledge.

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.