Research Assistant

Wayne State University, United States

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

Posting Number
045856  
Position Title
Research Assistant  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine  
Primary Department
H0605-Biochemistry  
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
A NIH-funded lab at the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology is inviting applications for a full-time Research Assistant position. The research focus of the lab is to investigate the molecular mechanism of innate sensing receptors in infectious and inflammatory diseases, using integrated biochemical, cell biology, genetic, and proteomic approaches. Primary responsibilities will 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
Perform cell biology and molecular biology related laboratory experiments (e.g. cell culture, western blotting, Immunoprecipitation, molecular cloning, plasmid preps, lentiviral packaging and delivery, transfection, etc).
Maintain accurate records of research experiments in the lab notebook.
Analyze data and communicate results in a timely manner to research team (with opportunities for authorship).
Assist in handling and monitoring mice (e.g. mouse animal husbandry, genotyping).
Train new graduate students in basic laboratory procedures
Assess inventory and order supplies as needed, maintain stocks of lab reagents, and Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance.
Keep good safety practices in the lab.
Perform other duties as assigned  
Qualifications
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.
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
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or equivalent in Biology or a related field.
Previous hands-on laboratory experience in biochemistry, cell biology or molecular biology.
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.  
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
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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.
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus  
Job Type
Full-Time  
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
09-24-2021  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)  

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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.  
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