Research Study Assistant - Dept. Internal Medicine

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Study Assistant recruits potential research study participants and provides education about research studies. The assistant follows study protocols, collects, processes, and analyzes research data, and ensures data accuracy and completeness. The position is in the Department of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine in Detroit. Travel to off-campus sites may be required, and some evening and weekend hours are required.

Requirements

• High school completion or GED.
• Entry-level position; no prior job-related work experience is required.
• Ability to communicate empathetically, effectively, and professionally, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population.
• Fluency in spoken, written, and read English.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively one-on-one and in groups.
• Working knowledge of database software.
• Ability to accurately compile and analyze complex data sets and create and update spreadsheets, graphs, and presentations based on data.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Research-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential research study participants, explain study information and protocols, and obtain informed consent.
• Collect data through interviews, questionnaires, tests, and review or extraction of health and medical records; ensure collected data is complete and accurate.
• Compile, tabulate, and code participant data; enter it into databases and update database records as needed.
• Follow up with study participants by phone or in person, provide additional study information, resolve data inaccuracies, and collect samples when appropriate.
• Assist with collecting, tracking, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing research data.
• Create reports, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations, and communicate research information to appropriate parties.
• May assist with portions of grant applications and provide input to scientific papers and publications.
• Complete documentation in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, laws, and research protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED