University of Michigan · 6 hours ago
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan is seeking a Research Assistant I for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to assist with the Environment, Leiomyomas, Latinas, and Adiposity Study (ELLAS). The role involves community outreach, participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with study protocols while working closely with the study team.
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Responsibilities
Screening/Recruitment
Work with lead coordinator and Project Manager on daily study activities and recruitment
Help identify sites and providers for study objectives
Manage recruitment procedures, letters and phone calls to reach out to sites and potential participants
Approach potential participants, provide study overview, while being sensitive to environment and people involved
Explain study thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering any questions, following GCP Guidelines and IRB regulations and obtaining consent
Travel to clinics in Detroit and SE Michigan to recruit and to perform study visits
Data Collection
Utilize data collection system/database to complete study data collection forms
Prepare datasheets, questionnaires, study related documents
Tracking and communication via email and phone for questionnaire and study related follow up with participants
Data entry and cleaning
Data entry, cleaning and management within University of Michigan system
Review collected data and perform data quality assurance of the collected data with the study team
Create reports on the completeness and quality of the collected data
Study Reporting
Attain in-depth understanding of study design and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study procedures
Report on recruitment, enrollment, data and projects during team meetings
Assist with preparing tables, charts and graphs and editing of manuscripts/presentations/reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination or education and experience
Must be fluent in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Must be comfortable handling biospecimens
Prior health-related research experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel regularly to Detroit and other Michigan locations for study visits
Ability to work in a team as well as independently
Proactive and high attention to detail
Saturday work days are required
Preferred
Clinical care experience including vital signs and handling of bio specimens
Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR/First Aid Experience is desired
MiChart Experience
Experience using REDCap
PEERRS or CITI Human Subjects Protection Certification
Working knowledge of University of Michigan Policies and Procedures
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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