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Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Dept. of Oncology at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan 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 which prepare students for success in a global society.
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 radiotracer synthesis as directed by the principal investigator. -Perform regular lab-related maintenance duties such as supplies procurement, autoclaving supplies, animal monitoring, surveys and wipe-tests of areas where radiation was used.-Consistently and accurately record data and experimental methods in lab notebooks. -Participate in weekly lab meetings and institutional academic events. -Develop and evaluate radioactive imaging agents in vitro and in vivo. -Manage animal and radiation protocols, maintain laboratory records. -Support the PI in grant and manuscript writing.
Education Bachelor's degree
Bachelor’sdegree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantlyintellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by aprolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with humansubjects, preferred.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Abilityto work independently. Ability toanalyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledgeof scientific integrity principles. Excellent timemanagement and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills anddemonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.
-Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, cancer biology or related field. -Experienced in in vivo animal work, imaging, bioconjugate chemistry, antibody engineering and data analysis. -Working knowledge of immunology and tumor biology.
H06 - School of Medicine
H0632
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.
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.
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. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$57k-81k (estimate)
11/23/2023
06/16/2024
library.wayne.edu
DETROIT, MI
7,500 - 15,000
1868
ROY WILSON
$500M - $1B
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