This hybrid position involves outcomes research related work on various registries and the Project My Heart Your Heart clinical trial. The Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program (MCORRP) is a small, collaborative group of researchers focused on studying uncommon conditions and improving patient health and processes of care at Michigan Medicine and globally.  The employee will participate in studies on: pacemaker reuse in economically developing nations; cardiac sarcoidosis; fibromuscular dysplasia; acute aortic dissection; pulmonary hypertension; and critical care cardiology.  The successful applicant should be organized and detail oriented as they will need to work with multiple faculty, staff, and students on several projects.  This role requires 2 days per week on site, with time spent at the MCORRP office at Domino?s Farms in Ann Arbor as well as 1 day per week in Southfield at World Medical Relief.  While at World Medical Relief, the employee will assist with all facets of pacemaker and ICD reprocessing to support a groundbreaking study of relief efforts aimed at re-purposing life-saving devices in countries where treatment is otherwise unavailable.  The registry-based research will be done both in-person and remotely, and involves extensive abstraction duties, primarily focused on interpreting and entering data from the Electronic Medical Record to enhance our understanding of the cardiovascular conditions mentioned above.  The 3 days of the full-time position not spent on-site can be performed remotely if desired or at Domino?s Farms.

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. 

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.

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

• Abstract information from the electronic medical record and enter data into clinical registries; organize training materials and documentation; audit cases entered at Michigan Medicine and other participating institutions; assist statistician with queries. 
• On site at World Medical Relief, catalogue and organize pacemakers and ICDs; facilitate device shipments; sterilize and interrogate devices.
• Create and maintain materials to facilitate communication with outside institutions, internal shareholders, volunteers, and potential participants and donors.
• Assist with running and planning virtual and off-site meetings for investigators and coordinators, including scheduling and reservations.
• Prepare and submit abstracts and manuscripts for publication, including development of graphical abstracts and posters.

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

Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to (a CRC-Lead, CRC-Project Manager, a unit Administrator, Director, or Faculty Principal Investigator).

Supervision Exercised: None

Technician Level:

• Associate 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. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)  or  An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD. or Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.  
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.  
• Proficiency in operating a Windows computer and using Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.

Assistant Level:

• High school diploma or GED is necessary. 
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.  
• Proficiency in operating a Windows computer and using Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.

Technician Level:

• Bachelors degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable. 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. 
• Experience abstracting information from electronic medical records and entering data into an online data collection form. Familiarity with tools used to develop and capture data using online data collection forms for research purposes.

Assistant Level:

• Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.  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. 

This role requires 2 days total per week on site, divided between the MCORRP office at Domino?s Farms in Ann Arbor and in Southfield at World Medical Relief.

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.

This position may be underfilled at the CRC-Assistant titles based on selected candidates qualifications.

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.