Job Summary
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for an experienced Research Program Coordinator to join our to support the POSIT project, the IMPACT project, and other projects run by this PI. The successful candidate will be crucial in providing support for clinical research studies and the daily management of multiple research initiatives focused on improving the health of pregnant individuals, women, transgender, and nonbinary people. The ideal candidate will assist with logistical and operational tasks and will engage with several collaborators, team members, and study participants. The Research Program Coordinator will ensure that research is conducted in accordance with the University of Michigan's guidelines for good clinical practice. This is primarily a remote position and requires some onsite attendance for events and meetings up to quarterly.
This position will require the selected candidate to contribute significantly to the research project design, data collection and analysis of a wide array of health services / clinical projects hosted within the larger Gender Affirming Care research area. The successful applicant is expected to work closely with the research team as well as independently on specific tasks under the supervision of the PI.
About IMPACT:
Improving Pregnancy Care for Trans People: Collaborating to Understand and Improve Pregnancy Outcomes for Transgender and Nonbinary People and other adjacent projects aims to establish a multi-center consortium to study pregnancy outcomes among trans people, with the goal of measuring, describing, and eventually reducing the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in the trans population
Through several collaborative projects, and use of multiple methodologies, we aim to collect rich data to describe obstetric outcomes and identify drivers of patient experiences and outcomes. Our ultimate goal is to improve obstetric care for the highly marginalized trans population.
About POSIT:
Community Perspectives On a peer Support intervention for Improving Transgender and nonbinary people's health (POSIT) and other adjacent projects aim to arrive at a better understanding of the needs of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) people accessing gender affirming, sexual, and reproductive care. Through several collaborative projects, and use of multiple methodologies, we aim to develop interventions that address these needs and improve the access to and quality of care that TGNB people receive.
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*
Study Activities
- Develops, designs and conducts multiple large and complex research projects
- Assist with writing detailed research protocols that make use of qualitative and quantitative methods
- Developing standard operation procedures and manual of operations for studies
- Oversee the implementation and operations of research protocols for multiple studies
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of all assigned protocols and reporting requirements; adhere to all protocol requirements to ensure the validity of clinical research data
- Participate in the development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and data collection instruments, for the efficient collection of data
- Coordinate with study teams locally and at other institutions, to stay up to date on study protocols and other relevant research tasks
- Recruit research participants; verify patient eligibility for studies; consent participants; interview patients; collect patient specimens and other patient data from a variety of sources
- Actively retain participants; maintain contact with participants; schedule follow-up visits
- Assist with database creation; enter data into the database(s); assist in implementing data validation and a data management
- Maintain research files
- Track study progress and create reports noting progress
- Communicate with industry, federal, and other sponsors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Administrative
- Ensure project grant objectives are completed according to project timelines.
- Draft letters of support for grants, faculty/resident/fellowship activities
- Plan, schedule, and provide support for research meetings, events, and gatherings
- Create meeting resources, research summaries, identify funding opportunities, develop statistical comparisons, develop and maintain agendas, and generate and distribute meeting minutes.
- Will develop line item budgets for project activities and grants.
- Develop and maintain project website.
- Coordinate efforts and help streamline workflow across the study team.
- Conduct data verification, analysis, and assist with interpretation of research results
- First contact for external collaborators and data
- Triage complex data concerns appropriately
- Routinely monitors integrity, quality, and security of data collection for multiple research databases.
- Resolve data quality queries.
- Communicate consistently with team members, supervisors, and colleagues, providing input on project goals, objectives, and operations.
- Acts as a liaison or point of contact between investigators, research teams, sponsors, other universities, cooperative groups, other internal and external departments to get questions answered and issues resolved
- Assist with human resource activities participating in the interviewing and training of new research staff on study protocols, procedures, and reporting
- Assist in carrying out the vision and mission of the study teams and discovering new paths for research.
- Assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals
- Various duties as needed
Regulatory
- Develop IRB electronic applications and study documents (including but not limited to protocols, consent forms, recruitment documents, HIPAA forms) and prepare IRB communications
- Evaluate and prepare Adverse Event reports and other regulatory documents
- Monitor and comply with IRB reporting deadlines
- Coordinate with the Research Compliance Specialist (RCS) to ensure data sharing is appropriate and data use agreements are in place.
- Ensure compliance with federal and institutional guidelines
- Prepare and assist with any documentation preparation, organization and any regulatory need for institutional and external monitoring visits both at UofM and globally
- Work with staff and participating site to ensure adhering to local IRB and regulatory requirements
- Assist with ClinicalTrials.gov submission and update
- Various regulatory duties as needed
Dissemination
- Develop patient and provider-facing materials
- Assist with preparation of results, literature searches, development of conference abstracts and manuscript, submitting conference abstracts and manuscripts for publication, editing manuscript resubmissions
- Take data and create mechanisms to disseminate data (twitter management, visual abstracts, online marketing material)
- Assist with presentations at local and national conferences and present as needed
Required Qualifications*
- Availability for a full-time position
- Primary activities are performed independently and decisions are made free from immediate direction.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups
- A high degree of initiative and resourcefulness
- Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well under time constraints and meet deadlines
- Ability to serve diverse populations, including individuals from marginalized communities
- In depth knowledge and previous experience submitting IRB applications
- Demonstrated coordination, time management and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and coordinate several projects and projects across multiple institutions
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate strong, positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to both work independently and as a successful team member
- Solid knowledge of research principles, and commitment to responsible conduct of research and ethics.
- Must possess a strong organizational skill set with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures
- Must be inclusive and respectful of all gender identities
Senior:
- Master's degree, specific professional/Doctorate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience
- 5 to 6 years of related experience.
- Supervisory and financial management experience required
Intermediate Underfill:
- Master's degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience
- 4 to 5 years of related experience
- Supervisory and financial management experience preferred
Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise Research Assistants, students and staff associated with study team.
- Knowledge or experience working with transgender and nonbinary people
- Previous experience in women's health and/or field of obstetrics
- Applicants with knowledge of SAS, Stata, or other statistical software and/or REDCap preferred
- Applicants with knowledge of MaxQDA, Dedoose, Nvivo, or other qualitative research software preferred
- Experience with Canva and/or other software for developing public-facing materials preferred
- Experience with academic research enterprises, including externally sponsored research, research administration, and funding sources.
Work Schedule
The expected work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with the position's work expected to be conducted on site and remotely.
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.
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This is a one-year term-limited appointment with the possibility of extension, depending upon funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct. (This should be in the posting, and both offer letters)
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.