Research Assistant - Department of Oncology

Research Assistant
- Department Of Oncology

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.

Unique duties include IRB approval, regulatory document maintenance, participant screening and recruitment coordination of participant follow-up, data collection and database maintenance for research projects managed by the lab. Assist with study participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and data entry. Perform other research tasks including literature reviews, preparing manuscripts, data analysis, abstract and conference presentations, and community outreach. Scholarly opportunities (e.g., authorship of conference presentations, manuscripts) will be available.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects is preferred. Knowledge of research design, protocols, and analysis; knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research. Experience using data processing and statistical software (e.g. Qualtrics, Microsoft Excel, SPSS; R)

• 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)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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.