Research Assistant

Research Assistant

We are searching for an experienced Research Assistant at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to
complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.

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.

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 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.

Unique Duties:

Carry out experiments independently with minimal supervision involving sample preparation for a variety of cell and molecular biology assays, as well as data analysis and reporting outcomes to core users. The individual hired will assist in preparation of research results for publication in scientific journals, grant applications, and presentation at scientific meetings. This individual will also train graduate students, postdocs, residents, clinical fellows and research assistants from the participating core Pls.

Qualifications:

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.

Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and
data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity
principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with Bachelor or Master’s degree in biology or related disciplines such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and/or Cell biology are encouraged to apply. -Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cell and molecular techniques, such as molecular cloning, genotyping, maintenance of primary cell cultures, cell-based assays for proliferation, adhesion, and apoptosis. -Ability to perform and develop cell-based assays such as qPCR, cell proliferation, cell adhesion, oxidative stress assays -Ability to collect/handle animal and human tissue samples -Ability to multi-task and trouble-shoot various methodologies in the laboratory -Ability to genotype animal samples from conditional knockout or overexpression mice -Ability to develop and test adenovirus for retinal work

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0603 - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sciences

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Salary Minimum: $35,000

Salary Hire Maximum: $50,000

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Background Check Requirements:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.