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We are looking for a personable, self-motivated, and organized Clinical Research Assistant to help with recruitment activities for a large, multi-year clinical trial testing the efficacy of behavioral interventions on alcohol misuse and related outcomes among a diverse population of teens. Key job responsibilities include approaching and collecting data from pediatric patients and their parents using a remote recruitment approach (phone calls, texts, emails, letters), conducting chart review, and completing various quality assurance, data entry, and data cleaning tasks. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in public health and/or psychology, as well as those interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical research and patient interaction before applying to graduate or medical school.

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

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 (GCP's)
5. Study and Site Management 
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork 

Position Specific Responsibilities will Include : 

• Following remote recruitment procedures to approach, obtain consent from, and enroll Michigan Medicine patients and their parents in study activities. These procedures include cold calling to pitch the study and following up with participants who need reminders to complete study activities via phone call, email, and text message.
• Using MiChart to review medical charts of study participants and record data according to study procedures.
• Completing detailed participant tracking forms accurately and efficiently using Ripple, a web-based software that facilitates participant recruitment and tracking.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Organized, self-motivated, empathic, personable, efficient, and possesses strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently, especially in a remote work environment, for extended periods while maintaining effective communication with team leads, study coordinators, and principal investigators. 
• The Clinical Research Assistant will be expected to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies. 
• Must be comfortable interacting with diverse populations (particularly participants of diverse races, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations), and discussing sensitive topics (alcohol and substance use) with study participants.
• Must be comfortable with working evening and weekend shifts.

• Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Previous clinical research experience, clinic/hospital work or volunteer experience, and/or knowledge of the research process.

Our team members work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week between the hours of 10:00am-8:00pm. The days of the week that the Clinical Research Assistant is scheduled may vary. Weekend shifts are shared among the team. One or two weekend shifts per month, between our usual hours of 10:00am-8:00pm, is required.

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.

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 employment opportunity employer.