Research Assistant - Department of Oncology Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Department of Oncologyat 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 related duties as assigned. Unique duties: - Project coordination and implementation of large-scale behavioral research studies. - Recruitment efforts and management of recruitment campaign for assigned projects. - Literature reviews, data collection, entry, coding and report writing. - Data management and some data analysis . - Liaison with other research studies to coordinate data collection. - Liaison between academic researchers and community partners/consultants. - Undertaking project tasks as required - Developing project strategies. - Ensuring projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project. - Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree 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 that 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. Preferred qualifications: - MPH degree or MS in Psychology or similar field. - One or more years working as a research assistant in a research setting. - Experience working with community members and people of diverse sociodemographic backgrounds is necessary. - Working knowledge of analyzing data (R, SPSS). - Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills. - Attention to detail is a must. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Ability to work on flexible and/or tight deadlines. - Knowledge file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures. 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 + Hourly rate: + Salary minimum: + Salary hire maximum: 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.