Wayne State University ยท 1 day ago
Research Assistant - Department of Physiology
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, and is seeking an experienced Research Assistant for its Department of Physiology. The role involves performing laboratory-based scientific techniques, designing and implementing research experiments, and assisting in data analysis and presentation preparation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Training and technical support for complex assays, such as Flow Cytometry and MSD
Opportunity to contribute to high-impact research with translational potential
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities
A collaborative environment that bridges laboratory and clinical research
Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training workshops
Mentorship from experienced researchers in academia and industry
Potential for co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience)
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
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred
Two years of job-related experience
Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Experience in inflammation research or medical device biocompatibility studies
Skilled in additional immunological techniques, such as ELISA, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry
Previous experience working in an academic research laboratory
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Benefits
Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training workshops.
Mentorship from experienced researchers in academia and industry.
Potential for co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications.
Company
Wayne State University
A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.
5001-10000 employees
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