Research Assistant

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN
Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Posting Number
045716  
Position Title
Research Assistant  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine  
Primary Department
H0603-Anatomy  
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. This is a part-time Research Assistant position to support the principal investigator in studying the role of metabolic dysregulation in endothelial -related microvascular dysfunction.
Essential Functions May Include:
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.  
Unique Duties
Assists the Principal Investigator with scholarly activities or research including but not limited to: studying the endothelial properties using Electric cell-substrate impedance sensing technology, performing bioenergetic analysis using Seahorse technology, Intravitreal injections, performing tube assay and analyzing the data using Cellinsight CX5 platform. Research Assistant also will assist in maintaining the laboratory' records and performing orders.  
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required 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
Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience).
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently, 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  
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Biology or Biological Sciences.
Previous work experience in project management, laboratory information, research or clinic operations.  
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
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 Type
Fractional Time  
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
07-23-2021  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)  

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.  
Instructions for submitting your application:
Application should include an updated c.v. and names and contact information of at least three references.  
Represented Position Message
 

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
 
Salary (Hire Max)
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Salary (Maximum)
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Hourly Rate
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Salary Range
(Academic Only)
$10-$30/ hour  
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
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