Clinical Research Coord Assoc

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Job Summary

A clinical research coordinator associate position is available at the University of Michigan Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive, and Mobility Laboratory in the Department of Radiology (https://medresearch.umich.edu/labs-departments/research-labs/FNICOMO). The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the laboratory's faculty members and managers.

Responsibilities*

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

  1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
  2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
  3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
  4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
  5. Study and Site Management
  6. Data Management and Informatics
  7. Leadership and Professionalism
  8. Communication and Teamwork
  • The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate is responsible for independently coordinating complex studies, which may include observational or clinical trials, while demonstrating expertise in clinical practices, data management, and regulatory compliance. 
  • Key responsibilities include executing protocol procedures with minimal supervision, maintaining the integrity of specimen collection and processing, and completing intricate data collection and query resolution.
  • A significant aspect of this role is ensuring that studies comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethical standards.
  • The associate will manage regulatory documentation, report to external entities such as the FDA, and properly identify and escalate adverse events to mitigate risks.
  • Mastery of technician duties in the laboratory is essential, along with effective use of lab technologies and sound judgment to determine when additional support is needed.
  • Furthermore, the role requires adherence to all HIPAA and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations.
  • The associate may also provide administrative support for regulatory management as necessary.
  • Additional responsibilities include assisting with motor testing, neuropsychological testing, clinical assessments, and the collection and processing of biological specimens (e.g., blood, saliva).
  • Clerical tasks may also be required, such as answering the laboratory's main phone, checking voicemail and email, scanning source documents, and ordering research supplies.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary. 
  • 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 prior to applying.)
  • 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 for qualifying experience prior to applying.)

Desired Qualifications*

  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as psychology, social work, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering.
  • Prior experience working in research is preferred.
  • Candidate should be able to function as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must work well with others
  • Applicants should be able to follow direction and meet deadlines.
  • The ideal candidate for this position generally has a positive attitude and can work independently or as part of a team.
  • Any experience in neuroimaging is a plus.
  • The candidate should be comfortable with working with Parkinson disease patients, (frail) older adults, or persons with dementia.

Work Schedule

Days, M-F, sometime between 8 am and 5 pm

Work Locations

Domino's Farms, Suites B1000 & B1200

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

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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.