Job no: 590972
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Human Medicine
Department: Chm Flint 40000829
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Flint
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP,
Research/Scientific, Union
Position Summary
The Pediatric Public Health Initiative, under the direction of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, seeks a Research Assistant for a child health and development screening and assessment project. This project is in collaboration with the Flint Registry. The Flint Registry’s goal is to connect people who were impacted by the Flint Water Crisis to resources and programs that serve to minimize the effects of lead on their health while promoting wellness and recovery. All children exposed to Flint water during the Flint Water Crisis will have an opportunity to be screened for health and development outcomes, and be referred for further assessment and services. The child screening questionnaires will be completed by caregivers in-person, online, or by telephone.
The candidate will assist with scoring child screener assessments and making referrals to services and follow-up. This position will assist the Project Coordinator with maintenance of protocol documentation, tracking and reporting metrics, and ensuring data quality.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four-year college degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related science field; one to three years of related and progressively more expansive work experience in standard laboratory procedures and safety requirements and performing analytical and research techniques in an area related to research being performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; organized and a self-starter; adept at working in large, interdisciplinary teams; quick learner and high sense of responsibility; experience with conducting surveys or other measurements; experience with standardized testing; experience working with those in crisis or stressful situations.
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