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
Provide all aspects of clinical research coordination.
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*
- Candidate will work directly with multiple radiology research faculty to manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials including but not limited to:
- IRB submissions, enrolling, consenting research subjects. Completing all aspects of assigned trials CRF submission, query resolution, IRB reporting including AE and or ORIO. Develop processes and tools to capture data in accordance with ALCOA -C principles.
- Study binder creation and maintenance.
- Sponsor communications, sponsor related activities such as SIV scheduling, monitoring scheduling and set up.
- Working with internal auditors such as MICHR, Office of Research Compliance and departmental audits.
- Self-audit assigned trials and assist with auditing other radiology studies.
- Cross coverage on additional trials.
Required Qualifications*
Clinical Research Technician:
- Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary. Bachelors degree is desired.
- Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary.
- Candidate must be proficient in research protocol submissions. Some experience with databases such as RedCap and Excel is preferred.
- Candidate must have ability to communicate concise and accurate information, both verbally and written.
Clinical Research Assistant:
- High school diploma or GED is necessary.
- Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
Desired Qualifications*
Excellent verbal and written communications. 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. Proven excellent customer service. Ability to foresee needs of faculty and staff they support and respond accordingly. Critical thinking skills. Ability to quickly understand detailed protocols and develop CRFs, and databases accordingly.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week; Typical daytime hours from 9am-5pm, but shift hours may flex depending on current research projects
Work Locations
University Hospital, VV (Victor Vaughn Building), Medical Science I
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.
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.