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Research Associate, Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Associate, Institute of Environmental Health Sciencesat 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.

Position Purpose:

Research Associate to lead studies investigating the impact of maternal exposures to environmental stressors on placenta health.

Essential Functions

Use in vivo and in vitro models of mouse placenta to study toxic responses to PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl Substances);

Analyze data and prepare peer reviewed manuscripts and poster/oral presentations;

Provide routine lab maintenance and organization tasks;

Lab duties including animal husbandry and colony management, molecular biology, statistics, and toxicological assessments among others;

Assist in training other students and fellows in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate degree

Physiology, Toxicology, Reproductive Sciences, or similar

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mouse handling and placental histology, software utilization for biochemical and statistical data analysis.

School/College/Division:

H09 - Research

Primary department:

H0918 - Inst of Environmental Hlth Sci

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

  Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Annual Salary: To Be Determined

  Working conditions:

  Normal Workplace Environment

  Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

  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.