The Department of Family Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and organized person, with excellent multi-tasking, communication, and research skills to join our research team. This Research Assistant position will primarily recruit and schedule participants for a 12-month study of heart health in Family Medicine clinics. The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position involve research participant interaction (recruitment, consenting, scheduling visits) management of day-to-day study activities, and data collection. The individual will work closely with the Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator to ensure participant recruitment and retention, and general study needs.

• Monitor and keep the research team informed on daily progress of the study including recruitment, enrollment, and data collection
• Conduct all necessary daily study activities including recruiting participants, enrollment, and study visit scheduling
• Sending text and email reminders to participants
• Monitor and track the lending and return of blood pressure devices with participants
• Monitor and respond to participant questions and concerns via text, call, or email as they arise at enrollment and throughout the study
• Ensure the study follows institutional and protocol specific requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years relevant work experience in human subject research
• Candidate must have professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely (verbal and written)
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, and ability backgrounds
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Attributes

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner.
• Candidate must be a team player, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced research environment. 
• Candidate should have a basic understanding of the scientific research process.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records (i.e. MiChart)
• Experience with data entry on REDCap
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with research study management 

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.

Compensation: The research assistant will be compensated at an hourly rate commensurate with experience. 

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.