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
The University of Michigan Kellogg Clinical Research Center (KCRC) is seeking a motivated and organized individual for an enriching work experience on an investigator-initiated study involving specialists of inherited retinal diseases, low vision rehab, and psychology. The ideal candidate will have experience with medical data abstraction, working remotely with visually impaired participants, and a desire to gain expertise in both psychology and ophthalmology aspects of the project, in addition to a willingness to learn skills that extend to new projects as they come.
Mission Statement
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Responsibilities*
Dr. Day, the PI, a specialist of low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Jayasundera, a retinal surgeon and inherited retinal diseases specialist, along with Dr. Fresco, a distinguished professor of psychiatry, have a comprehensive National Institutes of Health-funded project that aims to address various conditions associated with inherited retinal diseases. These conditions often lead to distress, depression, and a spectrum of vision-related disabilities. Their unique intervention approach combines low vision rehabilitation and psychotherapy to alleviate distress and improve overall well-being.
As an integral member of the research team, this position will help ensure that important aspects of this study are initiated and executed in the highest quality and compliant manner. This position will play a pivotal role in maintaining certain aspects of the study where opthalmic knowledge is critical, including tasks related to data abstraction and data cleaning.
Other aspects of the position may include:
- Assisting with subject recruitment, scheduling, and reminders.
- Administration of patient-reported outcome measures/instruments (PROs).
- Performing basic or applied research in an area of considerable scope and complexity, in which existing theory or methods may be limited or lacking.
- Preparing research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media.
- Developing working relationships with sponsors or potential sponsors.
- Helping with progress reports and clinicaltrials.gov postings.
- Assisting with the organization and writing required to submit grants for future research projects within the team.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
- Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials
- Committed to prioritizing the welfare of the research volunteer
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Uncompromising integrity
- Capacity to learn new skills as the positional needs change
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience with computers and applicable software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook or equivalent)
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience working with patients in a healthcare setting
- An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures
- At least one year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials
- Experience with the MiChart (Epic) electronic health record (EHR) system
- Experience with REDCap databases
- Ophthalmic technician skills or knowledge (e.g. visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure, etc.)
- Willingness to adjust schedule to accommodate occasional patient needs for contact
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.