Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Research Assistant
- Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based,clinical or population science research. May assist in writingresearch protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet theneeds 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 developingsurveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementingresearch 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 ortables to highlight the key points of the research resultscollected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

Proofread 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 presentingpresentations for professional, scientific and academic conference sand 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.

Perform immunology experiments and physiologic studies (pulmonary,cardiovascular, neurobiological, and integrative physiology) usingrodent models. Conduct in vitro and in vivo functional, anatomical,and histologic studies. Perform molecular biology and immunologystudies, including RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry,imaging studies, flow cytometry (FACS), and bioengineering studies.

Perform rodent handling and surgical procedures in support of research studies. Analyze research data and assist with manuscriptdevelopment and grant writing. Bank and catalog biological samples,maintain laboratory databases, and project inventories. Work independently while coordinating research activities withlaboratory personnel and training research students as needed.

Assist with all laboratory studies and related research activities.

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requiresadvanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science orlearning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting withhuman subjects, 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 and demonstratedability to work with others in a collaborative environment.

Microsoft office software skills.

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Minimum of…