Emergency Medicine Project Assistant — Research & Operations

Project Equity; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Project Assistant in the Department of Emergency Medicine on its Detroit campus. The role involves organizing activities across two campus research sites, tracking participant records (consent, debrief, and compensation), and managing scheduling.

You will also handle budgeting and accounting tasks for grant-funded projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience in a social science research setting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in social science research environment preferred.
• Accounting and human resources skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SONA Systems, and Qualtrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across two campus research sites and track participant records (consent, debrief, compensation).
• Maintain participant scheduling and data collection processes.
• Assist with accounting, payroll, and budgets related to grant funding.
• Supervise students and part-time staff; hire, train, and discipline as needed.
• Assist investigators with manuscript submission deadlines and annual reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SONA Systems

Qualtrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Project Assistant in the Department of Emergency Medicine on its Detroit campus. The role involves organizing activities across two campus research sites, tracking participant records (consent, debrief, and compensation), and managing scheduling.

You will also handle budgeting and accounting tasks for grant-funded projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of relevant experience in a social science research setting and