Research Associate - Department of Oncology

Research Associate - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - 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.

Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.

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:

Provide scientific, operational, and supervisory support for a program of clinical and population science research focused on improving care and resources for cancer survivors and their loved ones. - Oversee day-to-day progress across the lab's portfolio of funded projects, including a psychoeducational intervention for LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and their caregivers and the adaptation of educational resources into an interactive online curriculum. - Specific responsibilities include supervising the Research Assistant and helping oversee students, interventionists, and other temporary or as-needed personnel contributing to the lab's work; managing regulatory processes, including Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; maintaining document management systems and version control across study materials and datasets; managing interventionist training and interface; supporting intervention and curriculum development; contributing to qualitative and quantitative data analysis; supporting the preparation of manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations; and assisting with the development and submission of grant proposals to sustain and expand the lab's research program. - Serve as a key liaison among the Principal Investigator, research staff, community partners, and collaborators, and is expected to exercise independent judgment in coordinating research operations and advancing scientific priorities.

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: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

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.