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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Research Scientist - Department of Oncology

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. They are searching for an experienced Research Scientist in the Department of Oncology to assist with research grants, perform laboratory-based scientific techniques, and communicate research findings.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding

Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals

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

Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences

Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals

Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication

Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy

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

Project-specific coordination and management, data entry and verification, data coding, data analysis, literature review, and report writing for the research project(s) assigned

Provide support in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research grant proposals

Development of outreach strategies to engage community and healthcare stakeholders

Recruitment/implementation efforts and management of recruitment campaigns for assigned projects

Implementation of structured educational presentations

Development and execution of social media strategies; creation and sharing of engaging content for projects and programs

Qualification

Research grant writingLaboratory techniquesData analysisStatistical analysisSurvey developmentMicrosoft OfficeScientific integrityTime managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Doctorate degree

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred

Ability to work independently

Ability to secure grants and funding for research

Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results

Knowledge of scientific integrity principles

Excellent time management and organization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment

Microsoft office software skills

Preferred

Exceptional technical knowledge, and capacity in data management, harmonization, and analysis

Knowledge of psychosocial methods and frameworks, survey development, and statistical analysis skills

Company

Wayne State University

Glassdoor3.9

A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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