Summary
The WIRED-L research center is housed in the division of Cardiology in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and performs clinical research studies focused on the intersection of digital health, wearables, and health equity. Led by an interdisciplinary collaboration of faculty across multiple departments, the center is supported by grants from the American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, PCORI, and more.
Our study coordinator team is searching for a coordinator to assist and help lead a variety of digital health research studies through all aspects of clinical research, including study planning, start up, regulatory management, identifying and screening study patients, consenting and enrolling participants, study visit management, data collection, and reporting.
Ideal candidates will have a familiarity with standard study coordinator responsibilities and personal or professional experience/interest in technology and digital health. Work will be both autonomous and highly collaborative, in partnership with study coordinator peers and project investigators.
This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position 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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Assist in the development and management of intervention protocols and materials, including regulatory materials related to the institutional review board.
- Assist study teams with all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: identifying potential subjects, screening subjects, consenting and enrolling subjects, and collecting and managing patient and laboratory data for clinical research subjects.
- Schedule study visit appointments.
- Perform phone calls to patients for screening, consent, enrollment, and follow-up.
- Enter subjects research data into an electronic data entry system.
- Assist with organization and storage of research data.
- Track subjects and maintain accurate and detailed study records.
- Perform data management and quality control.
- Generate weekly recruitment reports for the study.
- Troubleshoot basic participant device issues.
- Coordinate participant recruitment with relevant study teams and clinical collaborators.
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
Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to Faculty Principal Investigator.
Supervision Exercised: None
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or GED is necessary.
- Demonstrated clinical research experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written form.
- Ability to communicate clearly over the phone and through video conferencing.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
- Demonstrable skill and experience in working autonomously and reliably
- Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Desired Qualifications*
- Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable. An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
Work Schedule
This position will be hybrid with standard working hours, with the possibility of up to 3 days per week of in-person recruitment and enrollment, primarily at Michigan Medicine sites in Ann Arbor.
Additional Information
Michigan Medicine is 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.
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.