Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

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Research Assistant - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Department of Physiologyat 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. P roofread 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

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. Technical expertise in flow cytometry and multiplex immunoassays. Proficiency in experimental design and hypothesis-driven research. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Expertise in biostatistical methods and data interpretation. Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Commitment to scientific rigor and reproducibility. Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration. Eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

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

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.

School/College/Division

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department

H0606 - Physiology

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: 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.

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

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]