Clinical Research Coordinator

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A cover letter, attached as the first page of your resume, describing how your experience meets the job requirements of this posting, is required for consideration of this position.

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This is a full-time, term-limited position due to salary funded on a grant.

Summary

The Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities (CSHD) at the University of Michigan School of Nursing (UMSN) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate (CRC) who will work with faculty Principal Investigator (PI) and the CSHD Research Manager from the Department of Health Behavior and Biological Sciences on grant-funded research projects. The projects examine the role of violence in influencing HIV clinical care and HIV risk behaviors among cohorts men and transgender people in the US. Primary responsibilities will be to assist in the implementation and ongoing coordination of complex cohort studies of men living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection and transgender people living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection. Tasks will be in coordination with the project manager, study PI, and the research team, and include, but not limited to, programming online surveys using online survey software (i.e.  Qualtrics or Survey Monkey); overseeing beta-testing and revision of surveys; manage and maintain participant management system; oversee recruitment and retention of study participants; monitor data collection; package and ship specimen collection kits and monitor lab results; supervise incentive payments to participants; support and coordinate research compliance; conduct in-person study visits with research participants including collecting biologic samples (including phlebotomy - training will be provided) from participants. The position will be responsible to leading a research team and collaborating with CSHD leadership to solve complex problems as they arise and will require working independently to analyze, compare, and evaluate courses of action within the scope of responsibilities.

Responsibilities*

Develop and manage study projects
Oversee participant recruitment activities and maintain participant-tracking systems.
Oversee, submit and monitor IRB applications and IRB compliance.
Conduct in-person study assessments at multi-site locations, including collecting informed consent, administering surveys, and collecting blood samples.
Study coordination including overseeing data and laboratory collection processes.
Supervise incentive payment process.
Monitoring and ordering supplies
Monitoring and supervising shipment
Liaison with vendors and external laboratory staff
Other duties as assigned or arise required for the research project.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the PI, Dr. Erin Kahle at [email protected].

Supervision is received from the PI and Project Manager.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required; a Masters degree in a health-related discipline (i.e., Public Health or Social Work) is preferred. 
• A minimum of five (5) years work experience managing health-related research.
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate experience with, or passion for, working with the LGBT community.
• Skills in participant management and study tracking is preferred.
• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums. You will be expected to have solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups. 
• Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Attributes: 

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative, and effective manner.
• Demonstrate skills with data handling, reporting software, and interpreting analysis.
• Demonstrated project, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills with analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under time constraints and meet changing deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to serve diverse populations. Prior experience working with sexual and gender minority people is desirable.
• Candidate must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to promote the School of Nurslings Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.
  

Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.