Research Assistant

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Posting Number
045703  
Position Title
Research Assistant  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine  
Primary Department
H0602-Pharmacology  
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Perform laboratory based scientific techniques. Design and perform experiments. 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 on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results. 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.
 
Unique Duties
Investigate neural circuit formation in the retina using mouse genetics.
Learn and perform techniques including tissue dissection, cell culture, immunofluorescence, and general molecular biology.
Perform mouse genotyping and colony maintenance.
 
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree with a strong science background and knowledge of genetics is required.
Previous research experience with mouse models is preferred.
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
Working Conditions
Typical work environment may include a laboratory environment.
Ability to work independently. Ability to 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 and statistical software skills.
 
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)

 
Job Close Date
(or 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:
Please submit your resume to Dr. Andrew Garrett at [email protected]  
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