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.

• Assist with clinical/epidemiological research investigations including:
  • research data entry
  • data analysis
  • generating research report documents
  • submitting and communicating with the human investigation committee proposals/amendments
  • data use agreements/research service agreements/contracts
  • invoices
  • communications with multi-center clinical research sites
• Perform clinical/population science (human subjects) research.
• Design and perform experiments
• Recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
• Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.
• Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required.
• Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Qualifications:

• BS degree biological sciences or public health who is working on their MPH degree or a related healthcare field. (medical, nursing, pharmacy or public health)
• Understands how to read patient charts and interpret patient data preferred
• Knowledge/skill of office computer applications (Microsoft Suite, excel etc.)
• Organization and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, highly responsible and reliable.

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

H1823 - Pharmacy Practice

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

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

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.

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.