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Job Summary
This is a part-time (20-30 hrs/week) 1-Yr Term-Limited appointment with possibility of a 7-month extension based on funding. IN-PERSON only
Seeking a Research Assistant for an opportunity to support the administration and management of a research program at the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Michigan Medicine. The research includes the development of a clinical research database at CS Mott Childrens Hospital and a National Cancer Institute-funded study to identify genomic pathways by which social and psychological factors influence gene expression and subsequent morbidity, mortality and quality of life among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Beginning February, 2026 to January, 2027, with possible extension through August, 2027.
Responsibilities*
- Oversee study participant compliance with study protocol, including data collection and management using Air Table (Excel) and REDCap.
- Coordinate the scheduling of mobile phlebotomy tracking and appointments for blood sample collection.
- Gift card incentive processing using UM HSIP system.
- Prepare blood kits for packaging and shipping using UPS Campus Ship services.
- Communicate with participating cancer centers and community stakeholder groups.
- Support staff in creation and monitoring of a clinical research database.
- General administrative tasks, including invoice reconciliations and payments to vendors and consultants, correspondence with site personnel, notetaking at meetings.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelors degree.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google sheets, REDCap, Qualtrics).
- Professional interpersonal communication and skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to work on multiple simultaneous tasks/projects.
- Familiarity and experience working with online survey platforms, REDCap preferred.
- Familiarity with statistical data entry and data management.
- Astute attention to detail.
- Meet timely deadlines and be willing to work independently with minimal supervision.
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.
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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.