Research Study Assistant - Dept. Internal Medicine
The Research Study Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Confidential Client is responsible for recruiting and educating research participants, collecting and managing research data, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory guidelines. This role involves conducting interviews, administering questionnaires, analyzing data, and assisting with reporting and scientific documentation. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse populations in a research setting.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Research Study Assistant to support clinical and health research in Detroit, MI. You will help recruit participants, collect and manage study data, and support day-to-day research activities under established protocols.
- Recruit potential research study participants and provide study information clearly and compassionately.
- Obtain and document informed consent following protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Collect data via interviews, questionnaires, tests, and chart abstraction from medical records.
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness; compile, code, enter and update participant data in study databases.
- Follow up with participants by phone and in person to answer questions, collect data, and schedule visits.
- Collect, label, track, and ship biological or other samples as appropriate to the study (per protocol).
- Assist with data cleaning, basic analyses, and preparation of tables, charts, and presentations.
- Support regulatory and documentation tasks to maintain adherence with local, state, and federal research requirements.
- Contribute to grant application preparation and manuscript drafts as requested.
- Perform other duties related to the research study as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications (must-haves):
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate empathetically with diverse populations.
- Ability to read, speak, and write fluent English.
- Basic computer skills and working knowledge of database software and spreadsheets.
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately compile and analyze data.
- Reliable transportation for occasional off-site visits, if required.
Education & experience (preferred):
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.
- Research-related experience or coursework preferred but not required (entry-level encouraged to apply).
Preferred Skills
- Experience obtaining informed consent in a research or clinical setting.
- Familiarity with clinical research procedures and regulatory documentation.
- Comfort conducting interviews and administering questionnaires.
- Basic experience with data visualization (tables, charts, simple graphs).
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
Working Conditions & Additional Details
- Location: Detroit, MI (on-site responsibilities; some off-campus travel may be required).
- Employment type: Full Time (internship opportunities may also be available per project needs).
- Schedule: Some evening and weekend hours may be required depending on study activities.
- Number of openings: 1
- Background check: Offers may be contingent on a background check as required by Confidential Client policy.
- This position is employed directly by Confidential Client (not by Careertakes).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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