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.

- Project-specific coordination and management, data entry and verification, data coding, data analysis, literature review, and report writing for the research project(s) assigned.

- Provide support in preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and research grant proposals.

- Development of outreach strategies to engage community and healthcare stakeholders.

- Recruitment/implementation efforts and management of recruitment campaigns for assigned projects.

- Implementation of structured educational presentations.

- Development and execution of social media strategies; creation and sharing of engaging content for projects and programs.

Education:

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 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. 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.

- Experience working in Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) communities, preferred.

- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, preferred.

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

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.