Clinical Research Specialist, Institute of Gerontology

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to support research activity specified within a funded grant application at the Institute of Gerontology. The position supports the Consortium for Clarity in Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia (ADRD) Research through Imaging (CLARiTI) Return of Results (RoR) Core, including implementation of return-of-results procedures across the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Network, data analysis and reporting, and development of materials to disseminate methods and results.

The specialist coordinates the RoR Core’s administrative activities and regulatory oversight, supports investigators with research progress reports and IRB documentation, and contributes to scientific publications and presentations. The role also involves analyzing data, including descriptive statistics, demographic and outcome summaries, missing-data analysis, and regression analysis.

This is a regular, full-time staff/administrative position with a hybrid work arrangement combining in-person and remote work. The work is performed in a normal office environment, and occasional travel is required. One opening is listed. The position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement and may be filled by a qualified bargaining-unit member who applies. Compensation is an annual salary, with a minimum of $63,763 and a hiring maximum of $76,519.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in research administration, clinical or healthcare fields, social sciences (such as social work or psychology), public health, or a related field.
• Three to four years of job-related experience.
• Experience with univariate and multivariate statistics.
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with team members and participants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for participant interaction and communication across disciplines and committees in a national study.
• Ability to create presentations and articles for lay and academic or scientific audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Deep knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, R, or equivalent.
• Ability to complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training for Human Subject Approval.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Clinical research experience working with older adults, people with neurodegenerative conditions, or people with chronic disease.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the CLARiTI Return of Results Core, including scheduling and managing Core meetings.
• Create and track meeting agendas, minutes, and tasks.
• Organize and host consultations with study sites and collaborate with the CLARiTI Executive Committee.
• Manage regulatory oversight of CLARiTI RoR Core projects.
• Support RoR investigators in preparing research progress reports and IRB documentation.
• Participate in preparing scientific publications and presentations related to CLARiTI data.
• Conduct data analysis, including descriptive analysis, demographic and outcome tables, missing-data analysis, and regression analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level