Research Assistant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented Research Assistant to work collaboratively with project managers, program staff, therapists and investigators on a clinical trial examining effective treatments for PTSD.

Responsibilities:
The major duties and responsibilities will vary somewhat, but include the following:
- Recruits patients to studies: Initiates identification, determines eligibility, and conducts recruitment and retention of study subjects per study protocol.
- Administers to potential study subjects the process of informed consent to participate in research.
- Data collection activities: Assists investigator with the design/modification of data collection instruments and data capture platforms; makes arrangements for and conducts data entry.
- Works with investigator to: establish and implement procedures for ensuring data quality; review preliminary descriptive statistics from analyses to identify potential problems with data, and initiate corrective action; develop primary data collection/entry protocols, training and procedures manuals; monitor field procedures to determine compliance with protocol.
- Responsible for primary data collection, primary data entry, or other study activities depending on project needs.
- Data collection via semi-structured or structured interviews: May assist with interview guides, schedule interviews with participants at participating sites, participate in detailed qualitative notetaking, conduct semi-structured and structured interviews, assist with development of coding schemes, and data analyses.
- Dissemination of results/proposal writing/misc research support: May assist with submission of research proposals. In collaboration with investigators, may prepare sections of working papers, presentations, grant proposals, research reports, regulatory reports, and manuscripts for submission. Conducts literature searches, abstracts articles, prepares summaries and critiques of literature.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health and other related fields required.
- Experience with research protocols, particularly screening, recruitment, consenting, enrolling, and follow-up procedures in clinical trials.
- Comfort discussing sensitive topics with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to flex schedule when needed to accommodate patient availability for follow-up appointments, including evenings and weekends.
- Experience in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks or projects within a time frame to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimum direction and seek guidance when appropriate; adjust well to varying amounts of workload/evolving deadlines; use time efficiently; and take initiative to problem-solve.

Additionally:
The candidate for this position must be able to: 1) demonstrate a strong ability to establish rapport with individuals at all levels including patients and clinicians; 2) demonstrate a strong ability to keep accurate and detailed project records; and 3) working knowledge of all aspects of research including IRB, recruitment and follow-up, protocol management; and 3) be flexible and work well independently. Candidate must have access to their own reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, audiovisual presentation, and reference management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Qualtrics, REDCap, and EndNote.
- Exhibit exceptional ability to independently prepare correspondence (especially clear, concise, and polite e-mail messages) and write/edit/produce reports.
- Experience with high-risk populations/topics: mental health, suicide, and under-served vulnerable population, and understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing, is preferred but not required.

Work locations:
North Campus Research Complex, 2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI, 48109, position is currently a hybrid position.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to James Garlick at [email protected]