Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate 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):
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.
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:
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:
Education Doctorate degree PhD or equivalent in an area of biological sciences. Experience Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience) • Expertise in fly biology and genetics • Expertise in molecular biology • Expertise in statistical analyses • Excellent writing and presentation skills
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0602 - Pharmacology (H0602)
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum:
- Salary hire maximum:
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.
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