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The Department of Surgery, Section of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Technician / Assistant to help with recruitment and retention of study participants in a hospital and clinical setting. This includes working alongside and effectively communicating with nurses, physicians, and other hospital or clinical staff. The CRT will be responsible for research subject enrollment, screening potential research participants, following up with participants, and electronic data entry. The CRT will also be responsible for helping the Sections Project Manager manage day-to-day tasks.

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.

Experience as part of a team with 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

Screen potential research projects. Approach potential research subjects, explain research protocol, and obtain patient consent. Perform phone calls to patients for screening, consent, and follow-up. Enter patient research data into an electronic data entry system. Coordinate the collection of specimens and monitor study subjects. Ensure integrity of specimens (collection, processing, storing, labeling, tracking, etc.). Assist  project manager in the preparation of IRB amendments and scheduled continuing reviews, progress reports, safety reports and adverse event reports.

Supervision Received: Research Project Manager

Supervision Exercised: None 

Clinical Research Technician:

• 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.  

Clinical Research Assistant

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Both: 

• Interest in clinical health research
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Superb interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking with healthcare providers and patients and working independently and as a member of a research team
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written form
• Ability to communicate research study details clearly over the phone

Clinical Research Technician:

• 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. 

Clinical Research Assistant:

• 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. 

Both:

• High degree of comfort with smart phones and app installation
• Familiarity with research ethics and principles of confidentiality
• Understanding of medical terminology related to oncology
• Some familiarity with REDCap, OnCore, Epic, MiCHART, and eResearch applications

Monday through Friday, with occasional early mornings for biosample collection

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 title 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.