Job Summary
This Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate (CRC) position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies of any complexity. Coordinator experience and mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Associate position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required. This position should begin to serve on various clinical research committees at the University level. This position demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge along with the ability to support, guide, train, and demonstrate the implementation of study related activities. This position applies critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills across a wide variety of clinical studies. This position contributes to the development of new processes, procedures, and tools to enhance clinical research activities across the competency domains and conducts quality assurance/quality control checks on their work. This level of CRC continues to build on their competency foundation by making greater investments in their ongoing continuing education and professional development. Key behavioral competency descriptors include: Design, demonstrate, develop, guide, and support.
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*
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Expert level knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:
- Scientific Concepts and Research Design
- Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
- Investigational Products Development and Regulation
- Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
- Study and Site Management
- Data Management and Informatics
- Leadership and Professionalism
- Communication and Teamwork
Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including identifying potential subjects, screening subjects, consenting and enrolling subjects, and collecting and managing patient and laboratory data for clinical research subjects.
Collect specimens and monitor study subjects. Assist in monitoring of test results. Ensure integrity of specimens (collection, processing, shipping/packing, storing, labeling, tracking, etc.).
Perform data management and results reporting, such as entering information into Case Report Forms (CRFs). Assist with collection of external medical records for study reporting purposes. Ability to identify and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
Prepare IRB submissions including the initial applications, as well as amendments and scheduled continuing reviews, progress reports, safety reports, and adverse event reports.
In coordination with other M-CTSU staff, communicate with sponsors concerning progress of clinical trials, billing calendar/budget issues, subject related problems, recruitment strategies, and specific policies and procedures.
Act as liaison between study team and sponsors, IRB, federal, state, and university officials and other regulatory agencies to maintain accurate communication of costs, policy changes, fiscal requirements, and other regulatory issues. Serve as key resource to research participants and collaborators. Provide support for audits and monitor visits.
Work collaboratively with the M-CTSU team by maintaining a good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and families.
Prepare and organize space for study related materials and equipment.
The person in this position will frequently traverse around the medical campus and will occasionally spend long hours (full days) on their feet. There is a need to move, transport, and position clinical research supplies weighing up to 50 pounds across the hospital campus.
Staff members are expected to work independently and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, and applying policies, procedures, and methods, while always maintaining the strictest of confidentiality.
This person may help mentor and train other CRC staff through formal and informal presentations.
Other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
Supervision Received:
This position reports directly to the unit Administrator, CRC-Lead, or CRC-Project Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
Could provide Functional supervision (likely in limited capacity such as training) of staff in titles within the CRC Career Ladder.
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 3 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*
- 6+ years of direct related experience
Work Schedule
This position will primarily support work M-F during normal business hours. Some after-hours may be required.
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.