Research Assistant/Research Associate
- Employer
- Wayne State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 2, 2022
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Position Information
Posting Details
Posting Number
046423
Position Title
Research Assistant/Research Associate
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine
Primary Department
H0632-Oncology
Working Conditions
The Kidder lab focuses on stem cell and cancer genomics (e.g. ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, Hi-C, Hi-ChIP, MNase-Seq, RRBS, DNA-Seq, etc), genome stability, and reprogramming using experimental, genomics, and bioinformatics approaches. We integrate functional studies and computational analysis of epigenomic and transcriptomic data.
Dr. Kidder's lab (http://benjaminkidderlab.com/)
Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments. 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 workstation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Focus on epigenetic mechanisms of stem cell fate, genome stability and cancer epigenetics, and reprogramming and transdifferentiation, using genomics, and bioinformatics approaches.
Integrate functional studies and computational analysis of next-generation sequencing data (e.g. epigenomic and transcriptomic data).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant and Research Associate in a related field of study preferred.
Minimum of two years job related experience for Research Associate.
Excellent Oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and creativity, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
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. Microsoft office software skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, genomics, or related field with at least 3 years experience.
Master's degree required for Research Associate in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, genomics, or related field with at least 2 years experience.
Computer programming skills in at least one language.
Experience with R or other statistical software packages.
Experience with genomics datasets such as gene expression or next-generation sequencing.
General knowledge of biology.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-02-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
tbd
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
Posting Details
Posting Number
046423
Position Title
Research Assistant/Research Associate
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine
Primary Department
H0632-Oncology
Working Conditions
The Kidder lab focuses on stem cell and cancer genomics (e.g. ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, Hi-C, Hi-ChIP, MNase-Seq, RRBS, DNA-Seq, etc), genome stability, and reprogramming using experimental, genomics, and bioinformatics approaches. We integrate functional studies and computational analysis of epigenomic and transcriptomic data.
Dr. Kidder's lab (http://benjaminkidderlab.com/)
Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: WSU Covid-19 Website
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments. 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 workstation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Focus on epigenetic mechanisms of stem cell fate, genome stability and cancer epigenetics, and reprogramming and transdifferentiation, using genomics, and bioinformatics approaches.
Integrate functional studies and computational analysis of next-generation sequencing data (e.g. epigenomic and transcriptomic data).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant and Research Associate in a related field of study preferred.
Minimum of two years job related experience for Research Associate.
Excellent Oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and creativity, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
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. Microsoft office software skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, genomics, or related field with at least 3 years experience.
Master's degree required for Research Associate in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, genomics, or related field with at least 2 years experience.
Computer programming skills in at least one language.
Experience with R or other statistical software packages.
Experience with genomics datasets such as gene expression or next-generation sequencing.
General knowledge of biology.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-02-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
tbd
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
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