How to Apply
A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume (with references included). The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below.
Job Summary
The Research Technician Intermediate (Research Project Coordinator) will work with the lab manager to assist in coordination of the day-to-day operations of a research project (s) within the LSA Clinical Science area of the psychology department at the University of Michigan.
Responsibilities include coordinating various research activities, supervising, training and scheduling research assistants, organizing participant schedules, overseeing data collection and management, ensuring research compliance, managing supplies, and preparing progress reports. The role involves strong project coordination and team communication skills and requires close interaction with research assistants, participants, and the lab manager.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Responsibilities*
Project Coordination & Oversight:
- Coordinate the on-the-ground, daily, fine-grain activities of the particular assigned research project (s) and activities
- Develop and maintain project timelines, schedules, and deliverables.
- Organize team meetings, distribute agendas, record minutes, and track action items for the specific assigned research project team.
Personnel Management:
- Schedule, train, and supervise research assistants.
- Serve as a primary point of communication between student research assistants and the lab manager
- Monitor the progress, schedules, weekly hours, concerns, and status of the assigned research assistants
Participant Management:
- Manage the daily operations of scheduling participants, paying participants, and communicating with participants throughout a research project.
- Address participant concerns and questions as they arise throughout the research project.
Data Management:
- Oversee data collection, entry, and quality assurance (e.g., ensuring accuracy and completeness).
- Maintain databases and ensure data is stored securely, following IRB and institutional guidelines.
Research Compliance & Administration:
- Coordinate and prepare IRB submissions and renewals.
- Monitor correspondence with the IRB.
- Ensure study protocols (informed consent, confidentiality) are followed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for audits and reporting.
Resource Management:
- Order and manage lab supplies and materials as needed.
Communication & Reporting:
- Prepare project progress reports, briefs, newsletters, and summaries for the lab manager and PI.
- Communicate research/project updates effectively with team members and external partners.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma or Associate's degree and 1 to 2 years experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field (post-baccalaureate experience preferred).
- Phlebotomy certification is ideal.
- Prior wet and/or dry lab experience would be helpful.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience with data management software (e.g., Excel, REDCap, Qualtrics) preferred.
- Prior experience with research compliance (e.g., IRB) is a plus.
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.
Additional Information
The salary range is $33,000 to $38,700. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.
This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is December 2025.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Background Screening
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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.