RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

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How to Apply

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.

Job 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.

Assist with screening participants for study eligibility & enroll with accuracy in various databases; May complete simple study reimbursement with partners; May provide lab results, not interpretation, to participants)

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*

  • Demonstrates ability to screen participants for study eligibility & enroll with accuracy in various databases.
  • Performs simple study procedures with accuracy.
  • Understands protocol structure and how to interpret study requirements to ensure study compliance.
  • Understands proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • May complete simple study reimbursement with partners such as the Human Subjects Incentive Program (HSIP) and the CTSU finance team.
  • Demonstrates the ability to find and utilize information from EMR and databases/CTMS/EDC.
  • May mark visits as planned/occurred in OnCore.
  • May provide lab results, not interpretation, to participants.
  • May maintain essential regulatory documents.
  • May assist research coordinator in conduct of SIV; attends SIV.
  • May assist in and attends monitor visits and or audits.
  • Demonstrates the ability to complete simple data collection during study visits (e.g., basic demographic information).
  • Enters data to complete forms (CRFs) on paper, databases, or EDCs.
  • Assists with collection of external medical records, CLIAs, CAPs, and radiology CDs as assigned.
  • May administer minimal risk consents, surveys, and questionnaires.
  • Checks own work and confirms accuracy.
  • Review of consents for signatures
  • Demonstrates understanding of the clinical research objectives associated with the program.
  • May communicate with study participants such as sending study correspondence via mail or email

Required Qualifications*

  • High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Graduation from a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.