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.

We are seeking a laboratory and clinical esearch assistant who is energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoys collaborative and independent science. This position involves interfacing with the Wadhams Family Center for Children's Vision, a clinical and research initiative for complex pediatric eye care.  This position involves patient recruitment, clinical data and specimen collection,  genetic analysis, clinical research related to complex pediatric eye care.  The focus of the labs is on genetic disorders of the eye. 

The position involves clinical research in ocular genetics setting: 
Patient recruitment and enrollment of study participants in research studies including: review of clinical records, phone and in person consenting, taking family history and medical history, drawing pedigrees, saliva/blood sample collection and processing.  It also involves interfacing with the institutional review board (IRB) and processing amendments and annual reviews for IRB protocols.  Parsing and entering metadata into RedCap database, database updates, management and query.  
General office work related to research studies: copying and mailing genetic test results, filing data, compiling blood/saliva collection kits, scheduling results disclosures, and tracking genetic testing results.
There is also clinical effort in the Wadhams Center for Children's Vision Clinic with helping patients navigate complex multidisciplinary care, surveying patient experience and clinical outcomes, communicating research results return and coordinating with clinicians for surgical specimen collection.  

• BA or BS in recognized field of science related to the position.
• This position is not available for visa sponsorship and requires authorization to work in the United States
• Be available on or before June 1, 2026
• Highly motivated responsible individual with excellent communication and organizational skills.   
• Ability to interact with pediatric patients and families, and clinicians.

Interest in genetic counseling/genetics and patient-oriented research.  
Clinical interest in eye disorders and ocular development in the pediatric population.
Proficiency with database management and human subjects research is preferred, but we will train the right person.

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

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.

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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.