Research Assistant, Basic Science - Department of Oncology
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Basic 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 routine maintenance on laboratory 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:
- Execute experiments to identify and understand biomarkers of small molecular anticancer drug activity and rational drug combinations using cell and biochemical based assays to measure cell growth/death pathways, mRNA and protein expression, and other mechanistic read-outs.
- Conduct western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence staining, RT-PCR analysis of tissue or cell samples.
- Maintain tissue cultures required for experiments.
- Participate in planning animal experiments.
- Participate in managing the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to, coordinate and receive the laboratory supplies and maintain the inventory.
- Organize, implement routine laboratory protocols for tissue culture, cytotoxic or proliferation assays, molecular biology protocols, immunology assays, and introduce new methods through independent learning and research.
- Participate in data analysis/interpretation and writing manuscripts for publication.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate 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 office software skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- M.S. degree in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or other appropriate discipline.
- At least 3-year laboratory experience with a strong background in molecular biology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of tumor biology, molecular oncology, and cellular genetics.
- Extensive experience with a variety of molecular and cellular assays, including proliferation/apoptosis, RT-PCR, ELISA, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, gene transfection, RNAi, reporter assays.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with faculty, staff and collaborators.
- Ability to interpret and summarize scientific data in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent oral and written communication 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 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.
