Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant in the Department of Physiology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. 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.

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 key points of the research results. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data for presentations at professional, scientific, and academic conferences and for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas, including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Training and technical support for complex assays such as Flow Cytometry and MSD. Opportunity to contribute to high-impact research with translational potential. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities. A collaborative environment that bridges laboratory and clinical research.

Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training workshops. Mentorship from experienced researchers in academia and industry. Potential for co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is 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 is preferred.

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.

Two years of job-related experience. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Experience in inflammation research or medical device biocompatibility studies. Skilled in additional immunological techniques such as ELISA, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry. Previous experience working in an academic research laboratory. Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

H06 – School of Medicine
Primary department: H0606 – Physiology

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Full Time
• Job category:
  Research

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

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.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position:
  No
• Reposted reason:
  None (New Requisition)

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.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.