Research Assistant, Population Science Department of Oncology

Research Assistant Population Science - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant Population Science - Department of Oncology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

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 routinemaintenanceonlaboratory 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:

- Responsible for assisting Project Coordinator and Research Assistants with data entry for Detroit ROCS research study.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree
Bachelorsdegree in a related field of study preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantlyintellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by aprolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experienceperforming basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects preferred.

KnowledgeSkills and Abilities:
Abilityto work independently. Ability toanalyze summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledgeof scientific integrity principles. Excellent timemanagement and organization skills. Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work withothers in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

- Strong organizational skills initiative and follow-through and must work well as part of a team. - Basic computer skills to enter study information into computers consistently and correspond via email with team members. - Maintain confidentiality at all times and sign a confidentiality pledge.

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 office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific 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 offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC