Research Associate, Basic Sciences - Department of Oncology

Research Associate, Basic Sciences - Department ofOncology Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssociate, Basic Sciences - Department of Oncology at itsDetroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety. Essential functions (job duties): Design and perform laboratory-based scientific techniques andexperiments. Implement or partake in the implementation of researchobjectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory andprotocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments /researchprotocols as required. Communicate with Principal Investigator andPostdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research. Assist thePrincipal Investigator with intra- and extra-mural grantapplications, including, but not limited to, participating inperforming the research for grant preparation and submissions, andcontributing a summary of "preliminary data" with charts and/ortables. Responsibilities may also include coordinatingcorrespondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receiptsof proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals. Collect and log laboratory results and/or survey data. Proofreadand edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Evaluateand perform data analysis using graphs, charts, or tables.Write/edit/proofread scientific manuscripts and other documents forpublication. Fact-check research documents to ensureaccuracy. Prepare research results for professional, scientific, and academicconferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal toacademic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance onlaboratory equipment as required. Order and organize requiredresearch supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness andorganization of workstation. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in arelated field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge, predominantly intellectual incharacter, in a field of science or learning acquired by aprolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction. Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-relatedexperience). Experience in performing basic research techniques,preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to accurately follow research protocols and workindependently as required. Ability to analyze, summarize, andinterpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrityprinciples. Experience in cell, molecular, biological, andbiochemical techniques, including cell culture and maintenance ofcells in vitro. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability towork with others in a collaborative environment. Experience usingMicrosoft Office Suite software. School/College/Division: H06 - School of Medicine Primary department: H0632 - Oncology Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Research Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Working conditions: Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or officeenvironment. May require working non-standard business hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel toscientific 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 offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne State University