We are looking for an exceptional applicant to join our research team in the fast-paced pediatric emergency medicine department. This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position includes screening and recruiting patients and families in research studies to improve patient care and outcomes. The position will provide coordination, regulatory and administrative support for multiple clinical research projects. You will interact with patients, families, physicians and nurses. This position will also provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies. Our research coordinator program is well established, and considered an integral part of the health care team in the pediatric ED with opportunities for professional development and career progression

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

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

You will join a research team and will collaborate with clinical care teams, investigators, data coordinating center teams, patients and families. As a member of the team, you will provide updates on progress of research, subject-related challenges, recruitment strategies, and specific policies and procedures. You will develop and gain competence in the following areas:

1. Human subjects enrollment and pediatric specific policies

2. Scientific Concepts and Research Design

3. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

4. Investigational Products Development and Regulation

5. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

6. Study and Site Management

7. Regulatory Management (IRBs)

8. Data Management and Informatics

9. Leadership and Professionalism

10. Communication and Teamwork

Supervision Received:

This position receives direct supervision from the CRC lead, investigators, and reports directly to a unit administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

None

• High school diploma or GED is necessary, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Effective organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional ability in handling multiple tasks.
• Associate or bachelor's 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.

Work Schedule and Location:

University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University Hospital, Adult Emergency Medicine and Psychiatric Emergency Services.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position shift-based position and will require some night and weekend shifts with a minimum of one weekend shift per month, and may require on-call coverage.

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.

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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.