A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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.

This posting is for a full-time Clinical Research Technician position who will work on a groundbreaking large-scale national collaborative research project called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (abcdstudy.org) as well as an adolescent neurofeedback research study. The ABCD Study is following 12,000 children, aged 9 and 10 at outset, over 10 years - the study is currently collecting data for year 8 and 9. This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The Research Assistant will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 

Knowledge of 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

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 
Position specific responsibilities include conducting follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments. This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, urine and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants. The individual will also assist with scheduling, completion, and progress of imaging and non-imaging appointments as well as data QC. Responsibilities for the neurofeedback study include supporting study start-up; recruitment, screening, and scheduling of adolescent study participants; conducting in-person and remote study visits; data entry and management; and assisting with regulatory activities.

Supervision Received:

This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Project Manager. 

• 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 SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)  

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  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.
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  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.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work proactively and independently. 

• The candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use with participants and their families. Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on school days-off, evenings and weekends.

   

• Bachelors degree in health science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.
• 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 administering diagnostic interviews and other Neurocognitive test batteries and experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred. 
• Candidates able to make at least a two-year commitment preferred. 
• Previous experience working on the ABCD study is preferred.
• Your own transportation is required for this position.

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.

Variable; will include hours during evenings and weekends. No more than 40 hours a week.

This position will work onsite at two of Michigan Medicine's off-site Campus locations in Ann Arbor, MI.

This position is for a full-time Clinical Research Technician to assist on 2 different research projects within the BDA Lab.

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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 participates with the federal EVerify system.  Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system.  This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.