Careers @ MSU

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 main requirements of the position include 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 and administering a survey on an Ipad and collecting a finger stick blood spot.  The study requires maintaining accurate and confidential records through daily data entry and tracking of participant data.   Desired applicant must have the ability to follow complex study procedures and take direction from the site manager.

Paid training includes:  CITI Training on humna subjects research - including modules on ethics, confidentiality, recruiting vulneralbe populations, etc.  and Qualtircs survey software.

Desired Qualifications

Quick learner, self-starter, confident communicator, detail oriented and strong organizational skills.  Works well without supervision, 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