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Research Associate - Department of Surgery

Wayne State University and Careers
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

Research Associate - Department of Surgery

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - Department of Surgery 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):

Job Purpose:
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.
Essential Functions:
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 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.

Unique duties:

The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Wayne State University is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join its academic and clinical research program. The Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Wayne State University is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join its academic and clinical research program. This position offers an excellent opportunity for academic development within a collaborative research environment at a major academic medical center. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of research interests.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge, predominantly intellectual in character, in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently. 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 qualifications:

Required qualifications include an MD degree and completion of at least one fellowship program. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and have strong skills in scientific writing, data interpretation, and scholarly publication. Prior experience with clinical research and manuscript publication is essential.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0615 - Surgery

Employment type:

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

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • 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

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.

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