Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Job description

Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced ResearchAssistant - Department of Obstetrics & 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 based,clinical or population science research. May assist in writingresearch protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design andperform research protocols independently or as directed throughtraining in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet theneeds of the research protocol.

Essential Functions:

Perform laboratory based scientific techniques orclinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design andperform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developingsurveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementingresearch objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatoryand protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/researchprotocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator andPostdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or surveydata. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts ortables to highlight the key points of the research resultscollected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensureaccuracy.

Assist principal investigator with writing methods andsummarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presentingpresentations for professional, scientific and academic conferencesand submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewedjournals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance onlaboratory equipment as required. Order and organize requiredresearch supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness andorganization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Perform immunology experiments and physiologic studies (pulmonary,cardiovascular, neurobiological, and integrative physiology) usingrodent models. Conduct in vitro and in vivo functional, anatomical,and histologic studies. Perform molecular biology and immunologystudies, including RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry,imaging studies, flow cytometry (FACS), and bioengineering studies.Perform rodent handling and surgical procedures in support ofresearch studies. Analyze research data and assist with manuscriptdevelopment and grant writing. Bank and catalog biological samples,maintain laboratory databases, and project inventories. Workindependently while coordinating research activities withlaboratory personnel and training research students as needed.Assist with all laboratory studies and related researchactivities.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requiresadvanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science orlearning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized 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 spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledgeof scientific integrity principles. 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.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Minimum of twoyears of experience working with rodent models. Experienceperforming in vivo functional studies and rodent surgicalprocedures. Experiencewith molecular biology techniques, includingRT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, histology, flowcytometry (FACS), imaging, and bioengineering studies. Experiencewith manuscript preparation and scientific writing. Demonstratedknowledge of experimental design and strong organizational,planning, and communication 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 hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel toscientific conferences.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 2

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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