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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Research Assistant, Mott Center - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking a Research Assistant to provide scientific and technical assistance in laboratory-based and clinical research, as well as assist in writing research protocols and manuscript preparation.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Independently perform cellular and molecular biology techniques studies in the area of cancer research

Qualification

Molecular biology techniquesCellular biology techniquesData analysisResearch protocol designMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects

Two years of related work experience and a Bachelor's degree; or 1 year related work experience and a Master of Science degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Independent performance of molecular biology techniques with minimal supervision (RNA extraction and qPCR; protein extraction, quantitation, and western blot; ELISA; immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, immunoprecipitation; flow cytometry; cloning and plasmid expansion)

Independent performance of cellular biology techniques with minimal supervision (basic cell culture techniques, counting cells, treating cells, and transfections; establishment of stable overexpression or CRISPR cell lines; immortalization of primary cultures)

Maintenance of complete, accurate, and organized records of experiments

Ability to analyze results and initiate troubleshooting of experiments to solve problems

Ability to efficiently organize data

Solves complex methodology, protocol, procedure, and research problems through the design of techniques, procedures, and policies that will achieve research goals

Training of students, residents, and fellows

Computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, EndNote, and Prism

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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