Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will independently manage the day-to-day operations of two federally funded studies: (1) an NIH/NIAID-funded prospective observational cohort study of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and (2) a multicenter clinical trial conducted through the STRIVE Clinical Trial Network evaluating therapies for severe acute respiratory infection. The CRC will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain study documentation, oversee patient enrollment, data collection, and biospecimen handling, and facilitate communications among investigators, sponsors, and institutional collaborators.
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*
- Coordinate daily study activities, including screening, enrollment, informed consent, and data and biospecimen collection.
- Maintain accurate and timely data entry in REDCap.
- Serve as liaison between investigators, ICU clinical teams, laboratory staff, and sponsors.
- Prepare and maintain IRB and sponsor regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Coordinate biospecimen collection, processing, and shipment in collaboration with laboratory teams.
- Conduct data verification, resolve queries, and ensure data integrity for sponsor audits.
- Participate in study meetings, teleconferences, and site monitoring visits.
- Assist in preparing progress reports, manuscripts, and conference materials related to study findings.
Supervision Received: This position should report directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Clinical Research Project Manager, Administrator, or Faculty Principal Investigator.
Supervision Exercised: None initially.
Required Qualifications*
- Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
- Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.) or An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD. or Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelors degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
- Experience with NIH-funded or multicenter clinical trials.
- Experience working with ICU patient populations or infectious disease research.
- 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 is desirable.
Work Locations
Work will be performed in hospital intensive care units and clinical research offices. The work will be hybrid in nature study-related tasks that are not patient-facing (screening, data capture, regulatory efforts) can be performed remotely; patient-facing activities (study recruitment, informed consent, coordination of biospecimen collection) will occur at the University of Michigan.
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.
Additional Information
Budgetary Impact
This position is fully supported by external NIH/NIAID and STRIVE Network grant funding, supplemented by Dr. Albins existing faculty commitment funds. It will not impact the units base budget. The position contributes indirect cost recovery and supports the long-term sustainability of the Divisions research mission.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and aligned with institutional pay scales for Research Coordinators. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued availability of sponsored funding
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.