Clinical Research Specialist, Institute of Gerontology

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

3d • $63,763 - $76,519 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Specialist supports research activities specified in a funded grant application, including the Consortium for Clarity in Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia (ADRD) Research through Imaging (CLARiTI) Return of Results (RoR) Core. The role supports 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 administrative activities for the CLARiTI RoR Core, manages regulatory oversight for Core projects, contributes to scientific publications and presentations, and conducts data analyses. The position is based at Wayne State University’s Detroit campus and has a hybrid working arrangement combining in-person and remote work. The work takes place in a normal office environment, with occasional travel required.

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 as part of 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 diseases, or people with chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative activities for the CLARiTI Return of Results Core, including scheduling and managing meetings, creating and tracking agendas, minutes, and tasks, organizing and hosting consultations with study sites, and collaborating with the CLARiTI Executive Committee.
• Manage regulatory oversight of CLARiTI RoR Core projects, including supporting RoR investigators with 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 summary tables, missing-data analysis, and regression analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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