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The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center is seeking a clinical research coordinator-assistant for an innovative and large prospective cohort study at the University of Michigan. Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team of experts in Allergy, Immunology, Epidemiology, Obstetrics, and Genetics as we investigate the pathogenesis of food allergies and other allergic conditions.

As a clinical research assistant for M-SIBS, a birth cohort examining the development of food allergies, you will play a key role in the study's early implementation by supporting study participant recruitment, facilitating data and biospecimen collection, and enhancing the overall family experience. We are looking for a candidate who can autonomously recruit participants, collect biospecimens and take on-call responsibilities at Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, one week (24/7) a month. The candidate will ensure adherence to defined responsibilities, focusing on timely completion of tasks in alignment with study objectives and in accordance with established protocol standards. This individual will also collaborate with other study coordinators within a large team-based science initiative with the goal of professional growth as the study progresses. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your skills and contribute to groundbreaking research. 

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.

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

RESEARCH TASKS INCLUDE

• Acting as a study coordinator while recruiting participants, determining eligibility, consenting, and scheduling follow up visits for biospecimen collection.
• Recruiting participants at in-person pregnancy classes.
• Assisting with data entry related to study visits.
• Tracking and maintaining data collection efforts with participant research visits.
• Processing data using software including: REDCap, MiChart (Epic)
• Collect biospecimen samples from participants at Michigan Blood Draw Stations and at Von Voigtlander Women?s Hospital during the participant?s admission. This will require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call responsibilities one week a month, requires being within a 1-hour drive of Von Voigtlander hospital at all times during call. This will require multiple visits to the hospital during the week. Call shifts include one full week of call.
• Working with lab staff to ensure biospecimens are handled appropriately, safely, and respectfully.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic MS Office Suite applications and Google applications
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrates understanding of the research objectives associated with the project
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver?s license
• Experienced in working with high-risk and pregnant populations in clinical and supportive settings
• Exhibits empathy and informed understanding of the physical and emotional complexities surrounding pregnancy, labor, and childbirth

• Bachelor's degree in health science, social science, or biological sciences or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to complete tasks accurately and reliably
• Medical assistant or certified nursing assistant certificate
• An understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large complex health care setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures 
• Experienced in supporting postpartum families, infants, and young children across developmental and caregiving needs
• Previous experience with EPIC and REDCap
• Experience working with families with food allergies

This job is a 50% (20 hours/week) effort that is fully in-person with on-call responsibilities.

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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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.