GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Research Lab Associate IV:

• Works independently and follows established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research, and participates in carrying out research objectives of the Principal Investigator running the research lab.

• Assists in the development of new methodologies and prepares material for incorporation into publications or for use in laboratory procedures.

• Reads and evaluates literature in the field.

• Provides mentorship to other lab personnel and students on strong rigorous design for scientific processes.

• Serves as a resource person for standard operating procedures and best practices for laboratory processes.

• Conducts complex experiments and collects and analyzes data using various statistical methodologies.

• Acts as a project leader and resource person for all lab personnel. Performs duties of Research Laboratory Associate III.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in a scientific discipline appropriate to the research department.

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in an appropriate field of science preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Five (5) years of laboratory experience in the scientific field pertinent to the area of research; or with a Master's degree in an appropriate field of science, three years of laboratory experience in the scientific field pertinent to the area of research; or with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field of science, one year of laboratory experience in the scientific field pertinent to the area of research.

• Requires a working knowledge of statistics, computers and appropriate software and research methodologies.

• Requires manual dexterity to operate complex equipment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: HemOnc Professional

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.