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Wayne State University

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

$42K/yr

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... scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any ... The Clinical Research Assistant will support the clinical research team at our Research Dearborn ...

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... scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any ... The Clinical Research Assistant will support the clinical research team at our Research Dearborn ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Social Science Research Assistant vs Research Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Social Science Research AssistantResearch Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree, often with experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, field sitesResearch projects, data management, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, government, non-profit sectorsResearch institutions, healthcare, policy organizations

Entry Level Social Science Research Assistants typically support data collection and analysis under supervision, while Research Coordinators oversee research projects, manage teams, and handle logistics. Both roles require strong research skills, but Research Coordinators usually have more responsibilities and experience.

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Research Assistant - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Job description

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.
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. 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 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 duties as assigned.
Unique duties:
- Routine processing of biospecimens (blood, buccal, scrapings, tumor blocks) for extraction of DNA, recordkeeping, and documentation. - Ordering lab supplies. - Medical record abstraction, data entry of research study questionnaires.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor'sdegree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantlyintellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by aprolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with humansubjects, preferred.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:
Abilityto work independently. Ability toanalyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheetsand communicate results. Knowledgeof scientific integrity principles. Excellent timemanagement and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills anddemonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills, initiative and follow-through, and must work well as part of a team. - Must have basic computer skills to enter study information into computers/databases. - Must maintain confidentiality at all times and sign a confidentiality pledge.
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0632 - Oncology
Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
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.

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