Clinical Research Technician/Assistant

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

The central aspect of this role will be coordinating and facilitating clinical research, including but not limited to subject recruitment, regulatory submissions, data analysis/manuscript preparation, and maintaining databases for multi-site registries. Training related to research ethics, human subject protections, clinical study design, and data analytics and statistical methodology will be provided. The CRC will have opportunities to co-author medical journal submissions and will be encouraged to present results at regional and national meetings. We are a seeking responsible, motivated, and independent individual who will be completing or has completed an advanced degree in health-related areas and can commit a minimum of 2 gap years between college and medical/graduate school.

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies. As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Assistant position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required.

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*

Experience as part of a team with all 8 competency domains is expected:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design

• Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

• Investigational Products Development and Regulation

• Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

• Study and Site Management

• Data Management and Informatics

• Leadership and Professionalism

• Communication and Teamwork

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform moderately complex study procedures with accuracy.

• Recruit, screen, and obtain consent for potential research subjects for studies within the department.

• Support in-person and remote consenting, enrollment, and follow-up tasks as needed and requested by participants and the study team.

• Collect, enter, and manage data.

• Triage simple subject concerns and issues appropriately.

• Assess studies for execution and troubleshoot potential implementation issues.

• Schedule, assist with preparation, and attend study initiation meetings, audits, and monitor visits.

• May work with CTSUs to reconcile financial accounts for study participants.

• Assist with local quality control efforts.

• May create recruitment plans that address the needs of the study population and develop materials for IRB submissions that will aid in recruitment.

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

Required Qualifications*

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Superb interpersonal skills ? comfortable speaking with healthcare providers, research sponsors, and patients.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written form.

• Ability to work independently but also within a team.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines are a must.

Technician:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

• ONE of the following:

• Minimum 1 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional