Research Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant will actively participate in weekly meetings to review patient populations for the upcoming week. They will prepare templates for patients they will be seeing and ensure the availability of necessary kits and supplies. The role involves performing daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks in the lab and interacting with coordinators, nurses, sponsor representatives, and internal data and regulatory teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly meetings to review patient populations.
• Prepare templates for upcoming patient visits.
• Ensure availability of necessary kits and supplies.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks in the lab.
• Interact with coordinators, nurses, and sponsor representatives for sample processing.
• Work with internal data and regulatory teams.
• Process blood samples and ship them according to protocol standards.
• Order lab supplies and maintain equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in laboratory settings.
• Proficiency in processing blood samples.
• Experience with sample shipping according to protocols.
• Knowledge of GCP principles.
• Experience in clinical research.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Opportunity to advance within the lab and potentially move to other roles in the organization.

Work Environment

The role involves working with three other Research Assistants and collaborating closely with clinical, regulatory, and data teams, as well as management. The job requires standing for multiple hours and involves a fair amount of computer work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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