"Research Scientist - Department of Oncology"

Research Scientist - Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Scientist - 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):

• With the assistance of the Principal Investigator, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.
• 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 project 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:

• Work independently on production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals to support ongoing projects.
• Research & development of radiopharmaceuticals to support new projects.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment, including cyclotron, automated chemistry synthesizers, HPLC, GC and radio-TLC etc.
• General lab maintenance, ordering, and inventory control.
• Keep good documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Draft manuscript, standard operating procedure and log as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate degree
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. Must have distinguished themselves in research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding for research. 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:

• Ph.D in chemistry related field are encouraged to apply. Research and publication experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work on radioactivity with radiation safety training and protection.
• Self-motivated, quick learner. Be flexible and adapt in a dynamic research environment.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to work with other staff, researchers, and faculty collaboratively. Research experience working with radiometals, proteins and peptides preferred.

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