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Research Associate - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Associate - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologyat 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.

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:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a highly motivated Bioinformatics Research Associate to join our dynamic team at Wayne State University. This position supports high-impact research by applying bioinformatics and computational biology approaches to analyze large-scale multi-omics datasets. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline, with hands-on experience analyzing genomic and transcriptomic data. Essential Functions: Collaborate with investigators to execute bioinformatics strategies for analyzing high-throughput biological data (e.g., RNA-seq, single-cell, proteomics). Perform quality control, normalization, and statistical analysis of genomic and transcriptomic datasets. Develop and maintain reproducible analysis workflows and manage large datasets. Visualize data trends using R, Python, or other relevant tools; generate figures for publications and presentations. Assist in manuscript preparation, technical documentation, and reporting research findings. Contribute to data interpretation by identifying key pathways, gene networks, or biomarkers relevant to reproductive health. Support researchers and trainees in understanding and using bioinformatics pipelines. Stay current with relevant literature, databases, and tools in computational biology.

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:

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field. Proficiency in R and/or Python for data analysis and visualization. Experience with common omics data formats and tools (e.g., DESeq2, Seurat, edgeR, Galaxy, Cell Ranger). Familiarity with public databases (e.g., ENCODE, GEO, GTEx, TCGA) and multi-omics integration. Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Experience in reproductive biology, immunology, or developmental biology. Background in grant writing or contributing to research proposals.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0610 - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Hourly rate:

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

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.