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Research Assistant - Dept of Pharmacy Practice

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Dept of Pharmacy Practiceat 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, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently 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 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:

Anti-infective research laboratory (ARL) is looking for a research assistant to work under biosafety level 2 conditions with bacterial and/or mammalian cell cultures 1. Assist in data collection, antimicrobial susceptibility, organism population analysis testing and molecular evaluation including the performance and development of bacterial molecular studies. Experience in the following areas are of interest: a. PCR b. RT-PCR c. Sequencing d. PFGE e. Cell culture (mammalian/bacterial) f. Analytical skills- HPLC/LCMS, biological assays 2. Maintain research records including methods, biosafety protocols, and procedures for Anti-Infective Research Laboratory (ARL) 3. Maintain and assist the research fellows with media preparation, in vitro model preparation and the maintenance and cleaning/sterilizing of the ARL 4. Maintain lab cleanliness, ensuring all rooms meet standards and codes. 5. Assist with the ordering/accounting and tracking of all laboratory supplies and equipment including the maintenance of equipment for the ARL 6. Contribute in the laboratory training of research fellows/post-docs, research assistants, technicians and students assigned to the ARL 7. Maintain/update electronic records and cataloging of all ARL bacterial isolates, susceptibility and molecular results for ongoing projects including multi-center projects involving phenotypic screening, susceptibility and molecular testing of clinical bacterial isolates. 8. Maintain safety records and assist personnel with appropriate University required safety certification 9. Perform various in vitro and ex vivo experiments; assist in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model experiments 10. Perform antibiotic biologic and high-pressure liquid chromatography assays 11. Perform routine data evaluation including statistical analysis 12. Contribute to the research team in a manner conducive to the success of the research projects. This includes assisting in data preparation for scientific presentation and publication. 13. Manage and schedule undergraduate work-study students, and track their hours; prepare daily tasks 14. Be available to work some weekends for sample collection and item preparation.

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:

1. Bachelor’s of Science or Master’s Degree in Microbiology 2. Previous experience in microbiology/molecular biology research environment preferred 3. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks 4. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail to oversee study progress 5. Strong computer skills, data management, Microsoft office, graphing programs, statistical analysis…etc. Helpful but not required: Experience with Prism / Graphpad / Sigmaplot, SPSS analysis, proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1823 - Pharmacy Practice

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:

Be available to work some weekends for sample collection and item preparation.

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.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.