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.

Summary

This Cinical Research Technician position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies depending on complexity that range from moderate to complex. Technician experience and mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Technician position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required. This role will support the Michigan and You – Partnering to Advance Research Together (MY PART) study.

We are looking for a personable, self-motivated, and organized Clinical Research Technician to help with recruitment activities for MY PART.  The mission of MY PART (https://precisionhealth.umich.edu/our-research/my-part/) is to enroll individuals who reflect the diversity of the United States, across health status, age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, and geography.  Key job responsibilities include approaching and collecting data from Michigan Medicine patients using a hybrid recruitment approach – including enrolling and administering surveys to participants through an electronic platform, as well as collection of DNA materials.  This term-limited opportunity is great for candidates interested in gaining hands-on clinical research experience and/or before applying to graduate or medical school.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

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*

Screening/Recruitment

• Work with Project Manager to structure daily study activities and recruitment
• Approach potential participants, provide study overview, all while being sensitive to environment and people involved.
• Explain study thoroughly, reviewing study documents, answering any questions, and obtaining consent.
• Travel to recruit and perform study visits at various Michigan clinics and community sites

Data Collection

• Utilize standard operation procedures and electronic data capture systems to track recruitment and retention of participants.

• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits and reports, such as regulatory compliance and study milestones.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Interest in clinical health research
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Superb interpersonal skills – comfortable speaking with healthcare providers and patients and working independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to communicate research study details clearly over the phone.
• Strong computer skills and technical aptitude and comfort with new and emerging applications
• Ability to travel for on-site recruitment.

Desired Qualifications*

• An understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in interviewing research participants
• High degree of comfort with smart phones, app installation, videoconferencing software, and other remote tools.
• Experience using MyDataHelps MiChart, and LabVantage, are helpful.

Additional Information

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to MY PART Project Manager

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.