Arbor Research seeks a Project Assistant to assist the DOPPS Project team with the coordination of data collection world-wide; including, but not limited to, study implementation, recruitment,
retention, and collaboration. The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) is an on-going observational study of hemodialysis patients in twelve countries, seeking to identify dialysis practices that contribute
to improved outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of: contract, study protocol, deliverables, and task
- schedules.
- Assist with the data collection activities of the project
- Participate in the recruitment of study sites in allocated countries
- Prepare and ship data collection materials
- Ensure compliance of study protocol at study sites and internally
- Communicate with data collection sites and CRAs regarding deliverables,
- problem areas, solution, and study status via email and written correspondence
- Perform data entry tasks of receivables
- Preparation and tracking of deliverables
- Assist with facility payments and honorariums
- Assist with operational/logistical project-related activities
- Review and identify project status through reports and internal meetings
- Assist with the planning and scheduling of internal and external meetings,
- conferences and conference calls
- Assist in preparation of reports, presentations, and meeting materials
- Process external data request and follow up on action items
- Work closely with other internal project groups
- Contribute ideas, knowledge and expertise
- Participate in internal and external meetings; some travel required
- Perform administrative duties, such as filing, copying, shipping
Background Required:
- Bachelors degree
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
- Effective communication and writing skills, both formal and informal
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
Desired Skills:
- Non-profit experience
- Health research background
- Project Assistant experience
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Melissa Koesel, Human Resource Manager
Arbor Research Collaborative for Health
315 W. Huron Suite 360
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
FAX: (734) 665-2103
HR@ArborResearch.org
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