Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The position includes recruiting and consenting postpartum patients at local hospitals several days a week- either in Southfield or Detroit, MI. Recruiting occurs around 9:00am until about 1:30pm, most days, with some variability. Applicant must be comfortable speaking with women who recently gave birth, administering a survey on an iPad, and collecting a finger stick blood spot. The study requires maintaining accurate and confidential records through data entry and tracking of participant data. Desired applicant must have the ability to follow complex study procedures and take direction from the study PIs. Project management responsibilities include ensuring the quality of data collected by field staff, implementing protocols, training and supervising staff, supply purchases, and ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board requirements. Responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining complex surveys in Qualtrics survey software, tracking expenses, and developing recruitment materials. Paid training includes: CITI Training on human subjects research- including modules on ethics, confidentiality, recruiting vulnerable populations, etc. and Qualtrics survey software.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with large data sets

Experience recruiting minority populations for research studies

Experience managing a team of staff and students Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, and SPSS

Excellent written and oral communication skills Self-starter

Quick learner Confident communicator

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

Prompt 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

9am - 3pm