Graduate Student Research Assistant Jobs in Rochester, MI

Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 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):
Job Purpose:
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory-based research. May assist in writing research protocols and preparing manuscripts autonomously or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.
Essential Functions:
Perform laboratory-based scientific techniques. Assist in designing and performing experiments. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Communicate with Principal Investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results 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 workstation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Unique duties:
The Rodriguez-Garcia lab is seeking enthusiastic candidates for a Research Assistant position. The Rodriguez-Garcia lab studies mucosal immune protection against infections in the human female reproductive tract and how aging modifies immune responses. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research, data analysis, and generation of reports, lab organization and ordering, and assisting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. The candidate must be comfortable working with HIV in enhanced biosafety level 2 conditions (BSL2+). Unique Duties: Routine processing of human tissue specimens and blood under sterile conditions. Perform immunological and molecular biology techniques including histology, cell isolation, cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA, RNA extraction, PCR, and Western blot. Generate and maintain viral stocks (HIV) under BSL2+ conditions. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory techniques Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and protocol guidelines, including biosafety and chemical safety compliance. Maintain the laboratory work areas, including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize research supplies and records. Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization. Perform and maintain inventory of biological specimens and reagents. Assist postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in their projects as needed. Assist with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data for presentations and submission to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 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 that a year of job-related experience)
Experience in performing basic research techniques preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to accurately follow research protocols and work independently as required.
Ability to analyze, summarize, and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results.
Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
Experience in cell, molecular, biological, and biochemical techniques.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
Preferred qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor's in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related biomedical field, preferred. Experience: Entry-level (less than a year of job-related experience) Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred. Prior research experience in a biomedical laboratory will be a plus. 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.
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0610
Employment type:

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

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• 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: 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.