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. 

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. 

Mission Alignment

This position supports the mission of Michigan Medicine to advance health through outstanding clinical care, education, and research. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will directly contribute to cutting-edge infectious diseases and critical care research by coordinating NIH/NIAID - and STRIVE-funded studies that address severe pneumonia and respiratory infection outcomes.

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

Expert level 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

Other responsibilities include:

• 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. 

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire, and the certification must be competed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from https://www.socra.org/ or https://acrpnet.org/certification/crc-certification prior to applying).
• Minium 3 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary.
• Knowledge of research regulations, IRB procedures, and GCP standards.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, REDCap, and electronic medical records (e.g., MiChart/Epic).

• 6+ years of direct related experience.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent.
• Experience with NIH-funded or multicenter clinical trials.
• Experiencing working with ICU patient populations or infectious disease research.

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.

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.

Budgetary Impact

This position is fully supported by external NIH/NIAID and STRIVE Network grant funding, supplemented by Dr. Albin's existing faculty commitment funds. It will not impact the unit's base budget. The position contributes indirect cost recovery and supports the long-term sustainability of the Division's 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.

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.

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.