Clinical Research Coord Assoc

Job Summary

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and organized person with excellent multi-tasking and record-keeping skills to join our research team. This position provides administrative support for a large-scale National Institute of Health (NIH) funded clinical trial examining the impact of delivery of healthy foods to moms with low income on pregnancy weight gain, diet, and outcomes. The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position involve research participant interaction and management of day-to-day study activities. This individual will work with the project manager and clinical research associate to enroll study participants, collect and manage data, and support day-to-day operations of the research.  This position is term-limited, and renewal is based off grant fundings. 

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*

• Responsible for monitoring and keeping the project manager informed on daily progress of the study including recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and institutional approvals 
• Conduct all necessary daily study activities including enrollment, participant interviews, data collection, ordering and distribution of supplies, and distribution of incentives 
• Monitor and review survey, diet, and weight data submitted by participants throughout study participation; conduct quality checks and reach out to participants to validate data as needed
• Medical record data abstraction to collect primary and secondary study outcomes
• Support the project manager in establishing data management processes to ensure streamlined systems and high-quality data collection
• Review participant requested grocery orders, place orders, and manage delivery of groceries to study participants
• Monitoring and responding to participant questions and concerns via text, call, or email as they arise at enrollment and throughout the study
• Assist project manager in creating study reports and making sure the study follows institutional and protocol specific requirements 
• Develop and lead all efforts of communication with clinical and community care sites to support recruitment efforts for the study 
• Lead and maintain social media recruitment efforts for the study including content development, monitoring for effectiveness, and coordinating with MICHR
• Train and supervise additional team members as needed to ensure consistent implementation of study procedures and high-quality data collection 
• Assist in data analysis and dissemination efforts including presentations, manuscripts, and social media posts

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP)
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional qualifying experience prior to applying.

Desired Qualifications*

• 4+ years of direct related experience
• Working knowledge of Qualtrics, REDCap, MiChart, and/or data analysis software

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid position

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.