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INTRODUCTION

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - 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

• 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

• Project-specific coordination and management, data entry and verification, data coding, data analysis, literature review, and report writing for the research project(s) assigned.
• Provide support in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research grant proposals.
• Development of outreach strategies to engage community and healthcare stakeholders.
• Recruitment/implementation efforts and management of recruitment campaigns for assigned projects.
• Implementation of structured educational presentations.
• Development and execution of social media strategies; creation and sharing of engaging content for projects and programs.

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 than 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

• Experience working in Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) communities, preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, preferred.

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
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

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.