Hybrid Research Associate: Diabetes Outreach & Data

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking part-time Research Associates to support a federally funded diabetes intervention study. The role focuses on participant recruitment and telephone-based data collection, including screening, informed consent, enrollment, and administering scheduled surveys.

Responsibilities include maintaining study documentation, IRB compliance, and communicating follow-up needs to the research team within established protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related social science field.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet calling targets.
• High level of professionalism, strong organizational skills, and a consistent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Participant Recruitment: Support daily recruitment activities, including outreach, eligibility screening, informed consent, and participant enrollment.
• Data Collection: Administer phone-based survey assessments at scheduled timepoints throughout the study period.
• Documentation & Protocol Adherence: Maintain accurate, timely study documentation; enter and update participant records; ensure compliance with IRB and confidentiality standards.
• Collaboration: Coordinate participant scheduling and communicate recruitment/retention updates to support operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking part-time Research Associates to support a federally funded diabetes intervention study. The role focuses on participant recruitment and telephone-based data collection, including screening, informed consent, enrollment, and administering scheduled surveys.

Responsibilities include maintaining study documentation, IRB compliance, and communicating follow-up needs to the research team within established protocols.