Wayne State University
Research Assistant - Department of Otolaryngology
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Research Assistant - Department of Otolaryngology at Wayne State University, Detroit campus.
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Our commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities.
Responsibilities
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 under training for 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 legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate with the 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 in accordance with the research protocols. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist the principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data for presentations at professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to scholarly peer‑reviewed journals.
Maintain laboratory work areas including routine maintenance of equipment; order and organize required research supplies and records; maintain cleanliness and organization of the workspace.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique duties: research in transgenic mouse model, animal behavioral study, stem cell biology, hair cell regeneration, neural regeneration, and synapse formation. Program may be part‑time or full‑time during advanced research and training.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree (in a related field preferred). Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning.
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; analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets; communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor, Master or PhD or equivalent. Background in molecular biology, neuroscience, inner ear biology/development, stem cell biology, or neurobiology is desirable. Interest in neuronal differentiation of stem cells for auditory neuron replacement and hair cell differentiation via genetic/epigenetic modulations.
School/College/Division H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department H0628 - Otolaryngology
Employment details
Regular Employee
Job type: Full or Fractional Time
Job category: Research
Funding/salary information
Compensation type: Annual Salary
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.
Equal employment opportunity statement Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
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Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Our commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities.
Responsibilities
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 under training for 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 legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate with the 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 in accordance with the research protocols. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist the principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data for presentations at professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to scholarly peer‑reviewed journals.
Maintain laboratory work areas including routine maintenance of equipment; order and organize required research supplies and records; maintain cleanliness and organization of the workspace.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique duties: research in transgenic mouse model, animal behavioral study, stem cell biology, hair cell regeneration, neural regeneration, and synapse formation. Program may be part‑time or full‑time during advanced research and training.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree (in a related field preferred). Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning.
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; analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets; communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor, Master or PhD or equivalent. Background in molecular biology, neuroscience, inner ear biology/development, stem cell biology, or neurobiology is desirable. Interest in neuronal differentiation of stem cells for auditory neuron replacement and hair cell differentiation via genetic/epigenetic modulations.
School/College/Division H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department H0628 - Otolaryngology
Employment details
Regular Employee
Job type: Full or Fractional Time
Job category: Research
Funding/salary information
Compensation type: Annual Salary
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.
Equal employment opportunity statement Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
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