Research Assistant, Hyeong-Reh Kim Laboratory - Department of Pathology

Overview

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Hyeong-Reh Kim Laboratory, Department of Pathology at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, offering high-quality education with a deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion.

Essential functions (job duties):
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.

• 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 in accordance with the research protocols.
• 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 submittal to peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on equipment; order and organize required research supplies and records; maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Operate cell culture and molecular/cellular biology techniques, produce recombinant protein, document findings, and enter results into electronic files.
• Help analyze and interpret information for presentation or publication.
• Consume duties including: operate specialized machinery and equipment in compliance with safety and security standards; execute in vitro and in vivo experiments; perform a variety of laboratory procedures; maintain detailed records; track stock and inventory; order supplies as needed.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree. Degree in a related field preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science acquired by prolonged study.

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; ability to work collaboratively.
• Microsoft Office software skills.

• Doctorate, MS or BS in biology, chemistry, or a related field; 2+ years of research experience desired but not required.
• Understanding of fundamental research principles; solid working knowledge of computers and database management, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong work ethic.

H06 - School of Medicine; H0612 - Pathology

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

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

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.