Research Assistant, Population Sciences Department of Oncology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant Population Sciences - Department of Oncology 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.

Support the design and implementation of clinical research protocols involving human subjects. Recruit and screen study participants through approved methods including outreach surveys and interviews. Conduct study visits and collect clinical and research data in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory and protocol requirements. Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigator and research team regarding study progress and participant status.

Collect enter and maintain accurate clinical and research data including outcomes surveys and case report forms. Monitor data quality and completeness. Perform preliminary data analysis and generate graphs charts and tables to summarize results in accordance with study protocols. Proofread and verify research data and documentation for accuracy.

Prepare and assist with presentations of research findings for professional scientific and academic conferences. Organize and summarize study results for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Assist in drafting factchecking editing and proofreading scientific manuscripts study reports and regulatory documents.

Maintain organized research records and study files in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements. Coordinate study materials and supplies and support documentation for audits monitoring visits and regulatory submissions. Ensure workspaces remain organized and compliant with confidentiality and data security standards.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree in a related field of study preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience:Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)
Experience conducting clinical or human subject research is with participant recruitment informed consent data collection and maintenance of regulatory documentation is preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently and manage multiple clinical research activities while adhering to study protocols regulatory requirements and to analyze summarize and interpret clinical research data and communicate findings effectively in reports and knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired through specialized of scientific integrity principles responsible conduct of research and human subject protections (e.g. IRB requirements confidentiality standards).Excellent time management organizational and documentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact professionally with research participants clinical staff and multidisciplinary research teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiarity with clinical research databases or electronic data capture systems is to recruit and communicate effectively with diverse populations including medically underserved communities.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0632 - Oncology

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

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hoursincluding evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

• Number of openings: 2
• 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