Clinical Research Assistant

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

This position is located within a sports medicine research and musculoskeletal research lab that currently focuses on clinical trials, epidemiology, outcomes, and genetics research on patients with rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions such as rotator cuff tears that cause shoulder pain.

This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder . This position will primarily work with a large multi-center study on the genetic epidemiology of rotator cuff tears called cuffGEN. This large study will collect patient outcomes and saliva samples to determine the genetic variants associated with rotator cuff tendon disorders. The coordinator will also work on ARC which is a multi-center randomized clinical trial on operative versus non-operative treatment for rotator cuff tears.

Responsibilities*

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

 Scientific Concepts and Research Design

Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

Study and Site Management

Data Management and Informatics

Communication and Teamwork

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include assisting with identifying, recruiting and enrolling study participants, conducting study assessments and interviews.
• Maintain records for clinical research, including copying/scanning forms, filing, electronically uploading study-related documents, and recording data into REDCap.
• Establish and maintain a system for filing paper records for study participants.
• Follow up calls for participant recruitment and completing Follow up visits on time.
• Assist Project Manager in tracking participant and study progress, monitoring active participants, record-keeping, data entry and verification, filing, collection and processing of biological materials (e.g., saliva, blood, urine, feces), and other assigned duties.
• Strong attention to detail skills and the ability to prioritize workload efficiently are essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants with various clinical conditions.

Supervision Received

This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to Project Senior Manager

Supervision Exercised  

None

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications*

• Associate Degree in Health Science (including Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or other health related discipline) or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable. 
•  An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable. 

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, with variability depending on the needs of study participants.

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. 

This is a term-limited position with funding available through August 31, 2026, with an extension possible. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.  This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct. 

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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