Research Assistant, ClinicalPopulation Sciences Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant Clinical/Population Sciences - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences 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.

The Trauma History Investigation of Neurodevelopment in Kids (THINK) Lab () directed by Dr. Hilary Marusak at Wayne State University is seeking an experienced Research Assistant to assist with ongoing clinical research studies. The successful applicant will assist with day-to-day study operations including but not limited to participant recruitment screening scheduling and data collection. For candidates who are licensed mental health providers they may also assist with clinical assessments and therapy responsibilities may include:Recruit screen and enroll participants in accordance with IRB-approved informed consent schedule study visits and maintain regular participant day-to-day study operations including team training and structured interviews behavioral assessments and psychological MRI scans and biospecimen collection (blood saliva urine); process and ship per and manage IRB submissions amendments and continuing accurate complete study records and ensure regulatory detailed logs spreadsheets and tracking systems to monitor study progress enrollment visit completion and data collection timelines; proactively identify and address barriers to budget tracking billing compliance and communication with administrative and update study materials (e.g. consent forms source documents recruitment flyers).Participate in lab and sponsor meetings; collaborate with Wayne Health MR Research Facility and Lipidomics additional lab research projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable working in a fast-paced team setting with diverse and/or clinical populationsSchedule Flexibility: Must be available on-site for early morning evening or weekend visits or activities as neededLeadership: Demonstrated ability to work independently manage a team and multitask in a fast-paced research settingTechnical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn study software (e.g. REDCap Ripple)Preferred Experience: Human subjects research and IRB processesProgramming/statistical software (e.g. R SPSS)REDCap or similar research softwareScientific publications or presentationsHealth Compliance: Must be fully vaccinated and adhere to university health policiesCommitment: Priority given to applicants interested in a minimum two-year commitment.

H06 - School of Medicine

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

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Typical work environment may include office clinical community and/or research require evening or weekend hours to accommodate study require local travel for recruitment community engagement or professional conferences.

• 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC