Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of Oncology

Research Assistant, Basic Sciences, - Department ofOncology Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssistant, Basic Sciences, - Department of Oncology at its Detroit 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): Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques. Assist in designingand performing experiments. Participate in implementing researchobjectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory andprotocol guidelines. Communicate with Principal Investigator andPostdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research. Collect and log laboratory results and/or survey data. Evaluate andperform data analysis using graphs, charts, or tables to highlightthe key points of the research results collected in accordance withthe research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit researchdata and documents to ensure accuracy. Assist Principal Investigator with writing methods andsummarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presentingpresentations for professional, scientific, and academicconferences, and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewedjournals. Maintain the laboratory work areas, including routine maintenanceon laboratory 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 in a related field of study, preferred. Requiresadvanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in afield of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course ofspecialized intellectual instruction. Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-relatedexperience) Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting withhuman subjects, preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize andinterpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrityprinciples. Excellent time management and organization skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstratedability to work with others in a collaborative environment.Microsoft office software skills. 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