Job Description

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant 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.

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Associate Director of Public Health Operations, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete research and public health projects. May assist with study/program design and implementation independently or as directed through training.

Essential Functions:

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Technical Assistance Support:

This includes, but not limited to, conducting and monitoring trainings as required by research projects; develop job aids and resources for CHWs; assign caseload to CHW for research enrollments; monitor CHW activity as it related to research projects; and work with internal and external partners on project related activity.

Development and Implementation:

Participate in implementing research protocol, participant visit follow up and coordination while ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist research team with research procedures as required. Communicate with principal investigator and study team on the status of research.

Entering, extracting, and compiling data; Monitoring study compliance and entering and tracking all clinical research metrics/data into Oncore, eReg (Electronic Regulatory Management System), and REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture).

Assist Principal Investigator and/or Supervisor with 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.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in public or community health or 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:

Minimum 2 years of job-related experience. Experience conducting research procedure and interacting with human subjects, preferred. Knowledge of Good Clinical practice and IRB (Institutional Review Board) 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.

Employment Information:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Annual Salary: To be determined

Working Conditions:

Work related activity may be completed in the field 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

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.

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