Research Assistant, Basic Science Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant Basic Science - 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.

Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques. Assist in designing and performing experiments. Participate in implementing research objectives ensuring compliance with all legal regulatory and protocol guidelines. Communicate with Principal Investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results 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.

Assist Principal Investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routinemaintenanceonlaboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university 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.

Experience:Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience in performing basic research techniquespreferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to accurately follow research protocols and work independently as to analyze summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate of scientific integrity in cell molecular biological and biochemical time management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative using Microsoft Office Suite software.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0632 - Oncology

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

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

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

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

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC