Research Assistant - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sci

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sci 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.

Essential functions (job duties):

Performlaboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (humansubjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants forstudies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate inimplementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal,regulatory and protocol guidelines.

Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate withprincipal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status ofresearch.

Collectand log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate andperform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the keypoints of the research results collected in accordance with the researchprotocols as stipulated.

Proofread and edit research data and documents toensure accuracy.

Assistprincipal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data tobe used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientificand academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewedjournals.

Maintainthe laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipmentas required. Order and organize required research supplies and records.Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation.
Performother related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Caring of diabetic animals and knockout miceConduct a variety of molecular and cellular assays related to two research projects: corneal epithelial wound healing and innate immunity.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’sdegree in a related field of study, preferred.

Requires advanced knowledgepredominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learningacquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

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

Experienceperforming basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects,preferred.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities

Abilityto work independently.

Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret researchfindings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results.Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.

Excellent time management andorganization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills anddemonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.

Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

MS degree with a strong background in Biomedical Sciences is preferred.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0621 Ophthalmology Visual Anatomical Sci

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

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.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

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.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

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.