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This is an entry level position that provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently.  This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies.

The Michigan Alzheimer?s Disease Center (MADC) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join its research team.  Hours are 40 per week, Monday-Friday. Location is at the Michigan Alzheimers Disease Center, 2101 Commonwealth Blvd, Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI, where there is free staff parking on site. This position is term limited to two years, with potential to extend dependent on future project funding. 

This position is term limited to 2 years.

We are seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, organized, autonomous person with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping skills to work with principal investigators and other research team members to accurately and efficiently carry out a range of tasks associated with a variety of research studies. The candidate will be able to operate in a semi-independent manner to assist in clinical research and related projects. 

Job duties include coordinating and facilitating the timing of biospecimen collection for research patients with multiple study teams and integrating the workflow of many studies running simultaneously. Assist study teams with research study coordination including interacting with older, adult research participants and performing phlebotomy at the MADC in Ann Arbor, at the University of Michigan Detroit Center in Detroit, and other Center affiliated sites. Other duties include entering and managing research patient laboratory data, placing routine clinical laboratory research orders in EPIC MiChart, and processing biospecimens. This includes labeling, storing, handling and shipping specimens to NIH repositories, University of Michigan Pathology and maintaining lab supplies. Assist with special projects, in-services, evaluating new equipment and techniques, and other additional assigned responsibilities. 

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected and experience within applicable domains specific to unit needs.

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

• Perform the assigned duties in research specimen procurement to ensure accurate and timely collection, order entry, transport, processing, and storage of specimens
• Integrate the workflow and biospecimen collection of many studies running simultaneously
• Assist study teams with research biospecimen collecting including collecting, entering, and managing related research patient laboratory data
• Under direction of study PI, order study specific lab work and diagnostic procedures
• Work with lab services and Michigan Brain Bank staff to maintain lab supply inventory and equipment
• Complete source documents for accurate tracking, collection, and recording of study data and biospecimens
• Perform phlebotomy on older, adult research patients at the Michigan Alzheimer?s Disease Center in Ann Arbor, at the University of Michigan Detroit Center, Detroit, and other MADC-affiliated sites
• Label, centrifuge, aliquot, distribute, store, transport, and/or ship laboratory specimens (ambient and frozen samples) to NIH repositories for multiple research studies and U-M Pathology Laboratory
• Comply with safety instructions and observe safe work practices
• Provide total customer focus to meet the needs of every patient, internal and external, medical staff, research staff, patients and families
• Use effective communication including written, verbal and information technology skills. Work effectively with others to accomplish goals
• Assist with special projects, in-services, evaluating new equipment and techniques, and other additional assigned duties

The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to match changing needs and priorities.

• Associates degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Experience working with patients in a medical facility
• Experience with human sample collection or willingness to learn biospecimen processing and storage procedures
• 1 - 2 years of experience performing phlebotomy on patients
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft software applications
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask and work well under time constraints and deadlines
• Willingness to be flexible in a dynamic working environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner
• Valid drivers license

• Bachelors degree in a science or health-related field or equivalent education and experience
• Reasonable knowledge of Michigan Medicine policies and procedures 
• Certification or registration in an appropriate discipline
• Previous experience with Epic, MiChart 
• Experience with laboratory services and performing phlebotomy on the elderly population

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 is term limited to 2 years.

Supervision Received

This position receives direct supervision from the Clinical Core Manager. 

Supervision Exercised

None

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.