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INTRODUCTION
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.
Essential Functions:
With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.
- 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.
- Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.
- Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
- Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.
- Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
- 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.
Unique Duties:
Conduct independent and collaborative research in reproductive sciences involving multi-organ integrative physiologic and immunologic studies using in vitro systems, rodent models, engineered tissues, organoid, and organ-on-chip platforms, as well as neurobehavioral assessments. Design, implement, and optimize experimental protocols; analyze and interpret research data; prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and contribute to the development of grant applications, progress reports, and other scientific communications. Maintain and manage biological sample repositories, research databases, and project records; ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable research standards and protocols. Assist in training, mentoring, and providing scientific guidance to research students, trainees, and laboratory personnel as appropriate. Participate in laboratory operations, including maintenance of research equipment, organization of research materials, and coordination of activities supporting ongoing research projects. Perform other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate degree. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience:
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to secure grants and funding for research.
- Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results.
- Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
- Microsoft office software skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Reproductive Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with engineered tissues, organoids, and organ-on-chip models.
- Experience conducting in vivo studies using rodent models.
- Experience with neurobehavioral testing and analysis.
- Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Experience with experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
- Experience preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
- Experience contributing to grant applications, research proposals, and scientific reports.
- Experience in developmental, reproductive, pulmonary, neurodevelopmental, or related biomedical research.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate, and execute complex research studies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and record-keeping skills.
- Knowledge of neurodevelopment, neuroanatomy, pulmonary development, and/or reproductive biology.
- Proficiency in molecular, cellular, and related laboratory techniques.
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 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: 2
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.
Essential Functions:
With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.
- 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.
- Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.
- Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
- Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.
- Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
- 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.
Unique Duties:
Conduct independent and collaborative research in reproductive sciences involving multi-organ integrative physiologic and immunologic studies using in vitro systems, rodent models, engineered tissues, organoid, and organ-on-chip platforms, as well as neurobehavioral assessments. Design, implement, and optimize experimental protocols; analyze and interpret research data; prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and contribute to the development of grant applications, progress reports, and other scientific communications. Maintain and manage biological sample repositories, research databases, and project records; ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable research standards and protocols. Assist in training, mentoring, and providing scientific guidance to research students, trainees, and laboratory personnel as appropriate. Participate in laboratory operations, including maintenance of research equipment, organization of research materials, and coordination of activities supporting ongoing research projects. Perform other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate degree. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience:
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to secure grants and funding for research.
- Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results.
- Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
- Microsoft office software skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Reproductive Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with engineered tissues, organoids, and organ-on-chip models.
- Experience conducting in vivo studies using rodent models.
- Experience with neurobehavioral testing and analysis.
- Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Experience with experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
- Experience preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
- Experience contributing to grant applications, research proposals, and scientific reports.
- Experience in developmental, reproductive, pulmonary, neurodevelopmental, or related biomedical research.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Demonstrated ability to design, coordinate, and execute complex research studies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and record-keeping skills.
- Knowledge of neurodevelopment, neuroanatomy, pulmonary development, and/or reproductive biology.
- Proficiency in molecular, cellular, and related laboratory techniques.
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 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: 2
- 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.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Thermo Fisher Scientific127
- AbbVie65
- ByteDance65
- TikTok60
- Terracon Consultants48
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals622
- Science & Research415
- Consulting & Professional Services363
- Technology & Software309
- Education293
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research scientist jobs.
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or computer science
- Hands-on experience designing and executing independent research experiments
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Experience with specific laboratory techniques such as CRISPR, mass spectrometry, or next-generation sequencing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Research Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to publication impact
List publications with citation counts or journal impact factors rather than just titles. Hiring committees and research leads use these signals to gauge the real-world weight of your work, so a bare list of paper titles leaves your strongest credential undersold.
Match your methods section to the job description
Most research scientist postings name specific techniques, instruments, or computational tools. Mirror the exact terminology from the posting in your resume and cover letter. Automated screening tools filter on those phrases before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a targeted project portfolio page
A one-page personal site or GitHub repository summarizing two or three key research projects gives interviewers a concrete artifact to discuss before the technical screen. Include methodology, tools, and outcome, not just the abstract.
Prepare a chalk-talk style presentation
Many research scientist interviews include a research presentation to a mixed audience of scientists and non-scientists. Practice explaining your work without jargon for five minutes and then defending methodology under detailed technical questioning from specialists.
Negotiate start date around grant or publication cycles
Research teams often time hiring to grant award dates or fiscal-year budget releases. If an offer comes in lower than expected, ask whether the start date flexibility or a sign-on tied to a grant milestone is on the table before countering base salary alone.
Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research scientists?
The companies hiring the most research scientists right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, AbbVie, and ByteDance, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong in pharmaceutical development, technology research labs, and federally funded research institutions.
How many research scientist jobs are remote?
About 11% of research scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Computational research roles in machine learning, bioinformatics, and data science tend to offer the highest share of remote-eligible positions, while wet-lab and instrumentation-dependent roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become a research scientist?
Most research scientist roles require completing a Ph.D. in a relevant field, which involves original dissertation research and several peer-reviewed publications. After your doctorate, a postdoctoral fellowship strengthens your independent research credentials and publication record. From there, you apply to industry, government, or academic positions and typically interview with a research presentation alongside technical and behavioral rounds.
Can you get hired as a research scientist without much experience?
Entry-level research scientist roles do exist, particularly at larger pharmaceutical companies and technology firms that hire recent Ph.D. graduates directly into associate or junior scientist positions. The key is framing dissertation and postdoctoral work as independent project leadership rather than graduate training. Applying to rotational research programs and contract research organizations is also a practical path into the field early in your career.
What does the research scientist interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or hiring-manager screen focused on your research background and role fit. A technical interview follows, covering methodology, experimental design, and domain knowledge. Most employers then ask for a formal research presentation to the team, sometimes called a job talk or chalk talk. A final round with senior stakeholders or cross-functional partners usually precedes the offer.
Where can I find and apply to research scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to research scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization, seniority level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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