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.

This position is located within a sports medicine research and musculoskeletal research lab that currently focuses on epidemiology, outcomes, and genetics research on patients with rehabilitation and orthopedic conditions such as rotator cuff tears that cause shoulder pain.

Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to Project Senior Manager

• Maintain Multisite Regulatory documents
• Assisting with identifying, recruiting and enrolling study participants, conducting study assessments and interviews.
• Assist Project Manager in tracking participant and study progress, monitoring active participants, record-keeping, data entry and verification, filing, collection and processing of biological materials (e.g., saliva, blood, urine, feces), and other assigned duties.
• Strong attention to detail skills and the ability to prioritize workload efficiently are essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants with various clinical conditions.
• Establishing and Maintaining a Sample Biorepository/ Sample processing

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing priorities
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and resourcefulness\
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsible, and responsive, with strict adherence to deadlines
• Eagerness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
• Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate to different Michigan Medicine Sites.

        Associate:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP)
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional qualifying experience prior to applying.

        Technician:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• ONE of the following:
  • Minimum 1 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional qualifying experience prior to applying.
  • 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.
  • 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.

        Assistant:

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, public health, social sciences, science or related field
• 3+ years of direct related experience
• Experience working on multi-site studies
• Experience using REDCap - Wet Lab Experience
• Sample processing Experience
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine policies and procedures. 

Primary Work location is at NCRC on Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, with variability depending on the needs of study participants.

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 a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This is a term-limited position with funding available through March 31, 2027, with an extension possible if additional funding is secured. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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.