Emergency Department Research Assistant I

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a detail-oriented Research Study Assistant I to join the Emergency Department research team. This entry-level role supports study coordination, data collection, and documentation in a fast-paced clinical setting, collaborating with principal investigators and staff to ensure accurate, compliant research practices.

You will assist with participant recruitment, data entry, consent forms, and scheduling study visits while maintaining HIPAA and IRB guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and procedures with precision.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants in the emergency department setting, following established protocols.
• Collect, organize, and maintain accurate research data using designated databases and documentation systems.
• Prepare and manage study materials, including informed consent forms, questionnaires, and participant records.
• Coordinate study visits and appointments, including scheduling and participant communication.
• Perform data entry and verification tasks to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with literature reviews and compile research information as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a detail-oriented Research Study Assistant I to join the Emergency Department research team. This entry-level role supports study coordination, data collection, and documentation in a fast-paced clinical setting, collaborating with principal investigators and staff to ensure accurate, compliant research practices.

You will assist with participant recruitment, data entry, consent forms, and scheduling study visits while maintaining HIPAA and IRB guidelines.