Research Study Assistant College of Nursing Detroit, MI

Research Study Assistant (Hourly) – College of Nursing at Wayne State University. Detroit, MI.

Wayne State University is a public research university. This role supports a year‑long research project on developing a personalized communication tool for families affected by early‑onset cancer. The assistant will assist in participant recruitment, data collection, data management, analysis, and dissemination of results.

• Recruit potential research study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Provide participants with study information and explain protocols.
• Collect data via interviews, questionnaires, tests, and review of health/medical records.
• Ensure data completeness and accuracy; compile, tabulate, code, and enter data into a database.
• Follow up with participants through phone or face‑to‑face visits; resolve data inaccuracies and collect samples as required.
• Assist with data cleaning, analysis, and summarizing research data.
• Create reports, tables, charts, graphs, and presentations to communicate findings.
• Assist with writing or preparing portions of grant applications and scientific papers.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with local, state, federal, and IRB regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education: High‑school completion or GED. Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field preferred.
• Experience: Entry level; research‑related experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Empathetic, professional verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
  • Fluent English reading, writing, speaking.
  • Ability to present information one‑on‑one and in groups.
  • Working knowledge of database software.
  • Accurate compilation and analysis of complex data sets; creation and updating of spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.

• Completion of Advanced Qualitative Methods or involvement in a qualitative research study.
• CITI Training courses completed (required for research).
• Strong interest in qualitative research methods.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Hourly wage of $21.00.

Position may require travel to off‑campus sites, evening, or weekend hours. Additional benefits include standard university benefits and opportunities to contribute to meaningful research on early‑onset cancer.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.