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Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics andGynecology
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 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):
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, providescientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory-basedresearch. May assist in writing research protocols and preparingmanuscripts autonomously or as directed through training in moredifficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.
Essential Functions:
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.
Unique duties:
The Rodriguez-Garcia lab is seeking enthusiastic candidates for aResearch Assistant position. The Rodriguez-Garcia lab studiesmucosal immune protection against infections in the human femalereproductive tract and how aging modifies immune responses. Underthe supervision of the Principal Investigator, the ResearchAssistant will be responsible for conducting research, dataanalysis, and generation of reports, lab organization and ordering,and assisting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students as needed.The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills andenjoy working in a collaborative environment. The candidate must becomfortable working with HIV in enhanced biosafety level 2conditions (BSL2+). Unique Duties: Routine processing of humantissue specimens and blood under sterile conditions. Performimmunological and molecular biology techniques including histology,cell isolation, cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA,RNA extraction, PCR, and Western blot. Generate and maintain viralstocks (HIV) under BSL2+ conditions. Develop and implement standardoperating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory techniques Participatein implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with alllegal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines, including biosafety andchemical safety compliance. Maintain the laboratory work areas,including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.Order and organize research supplies and records. Maintainlaboratory cleanliness and organization. Perform and maintaininventory of biological specimens and reagents. Assist postdoctoralfellows and graduate students in their projects as needed. Assistwith writing methods and summarizing/organizing data forpresentations and submission to academic and scholarlypeer-reviewed journals
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 in characterin a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience:
Entry level (less that a year of 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, and interpret research findings anddata in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results.
Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
Experience in cell, molecular, biological, and biochemicaltechniques.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstratedability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
Preferred qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's in Cell Biology, MolecularBiology, Microbiology, or a related biomedical field, preferred.
Experience:
Entry-level (less than a year of job-relatedexperience) Experience performing basic research techniques,preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to workindependently.
Ability to analyze, summarize, and interpretresearch findings and data in reports and spreadsheets andcommunicate 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 Officesoftware skills.
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0610
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or officeenvironment. May require working non-standard business hours,including 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.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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