Wayne State University·Detroit, Michigan
Essential functions include performing laboratory-based scientific techniques or clinical/population science research, designing experiments, recruiting participants, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines. The role also involves collecting, analyzing, and summarizing research data for presentations and publications, alongside maintaining laboratory areas and supplies.
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 related duties as assigned.
Responsible for IRB approval, regulatory document maintenance, participant screening and recruitment coordination of participant follow-up, data collection and database maintenance for research projects managed by the lab. Assist with study participant recruitment, obtaining informed consent, and data entry. Perform other research tasks including literature reviews, preparing manuscripts, data analysis, abstract and conference presentations, and community outreach. Scholarly opportunities (e.g., authorship of conference presentations, manuscripts) will be available.
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.
Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience) Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.
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.
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred. Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred. Knowledge of research design, protocols, and analysis; knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research. Experience using data processing and statistical software (e.g. Qualtrics, Microsoft Excel, SPSS; R) 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
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.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field, demonstrating advanced intellectual knowledge in science or learning. Preferred experience includes basic research techniques or interaction with human subjects, along with strong skills in independent work, data interpretation, scientific integrity, time management, and collaboration.
Market context
In Michigan, oncology research assistant roles are typically competitive because they combine lab or human-subjects experience with strong organization and analytical skills in a specialized clinical research setting. Candidates with a related bachelor’s degree and some entry-level research exposure may stand out, especially when they can show comfort with basic research techniques and subject interaction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to the specific research methods and compliance experience you have.