Research Study Assistant 045885

Research Study Assistant 045885

We are searching for an experienced Research Study Assistant 045885 at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

The Research Study Assistant recruits potential research study participants and provides education relating to the research study. Follows protocols, collects, processes and analyzes research data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Essential Functions Include:

Recruits potential research intervention participants using virtual and passive platforms and by attending clinic sessions. Provides project information and health education in clinical and non-clinical settings.

Coordinates the clinic-based research project experience for participants by providing access to questionnaires and/or reviewing and extracting data from database records. Ensures completeness and accuracy of data collected. Compiles, tabulates and/or codes participant data and enters into database. Updates database as necessary.

Follows-up with research project participants to attend cessation session via email, phone or direct message. Resolves any data inconsistencies and mails health education materials as requested.

Assists with collecting, tracking, reviewing, and summarizing research participant data. Communicates research information to appropriate parties and maintains participant database. May assist with writing/preparing portions of grant applications and providing input to scientific papers and publications.

Maintains continuous learning through webinars and attending virtual meetings and conferences recommended by the sponsor.

Supports Project Investigator & Manager with programmatic infrastructure.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
High school completion/GED or bachelor's degree in a science related field preferred.

Experience
Entry level. Research related experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to empathetically, effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing to a diverse population. Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Ability to clearly and effectively present information one-on-one and in groups. Working knowledge of database software. Ability to perform data entry, extract data from web-based software, and create and update spreadsheets. Ability to write clear, accurate and concise reports.

Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0616 - Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus Travel to off-campus sites may be required. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Job Openings: 2

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 045885

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. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.