Clinical Research Assistant

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Summary

This is an entry level position that provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently.  This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

Scientific Concepts and Research Design

Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

Investigational Products Development and Regulation

Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

Study and Site Management

Data Management and Informatics

Leadership and Professionalism

Communication and Teamwork

Additional job duties include:

• Utilizing medical record system (MiChart) to screen, recruit and capture participant data.
• Data management (collect, record, and input hard and electronic study forms- data entry, and quality assurance)
• Lab sample collection and shipment from various locations, simple subject reimbursement.
• Coordinating study visits/activities
• Communicating with participants and working with health care providers for recruitment
• Assist with regulatory submission and study maintenance
• Reporting weekly on subject enrollment and progress in studies
• Call and email participants for study enrollment and follow up

Supervision received: This position receives direct supervision and should report directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Clinical Research Project Manager, Administrator, or Faculty Principal Investigator.

Supervision exercised: None

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or GED is necessary. 
• Driver's license and car is must to recruit patients from various locations like Brighton, Northville, West/East Ann Arbor.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Checks own work and confirms accuracy
• Demonstrates ability to resolve simple queries.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft software applications
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to set goals, promote teamwork and solve problems
• Good attendance record

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.