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We are looking for a personable, self-motivated, and organized Clinical Research Assistant to help with study start-up and recruitment activities for a large, multi-year clinical trial testing the efficacy of behavioral interventions on menthol smoking cessation among a diverse population of adults from six states. The Clinical Research Assistant will be expected to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies. 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.

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 

Key job responsibilities will evolve depending on what stage the study is in. During study start-up (~first 6-8 months of the position), responsibilities will include:  

• Creating Qualtrics surveys, survey codebooks, and measures tables 
• Following remote recruitment procedures to approach, obtain consent from, and enroll individuals who have lived or living experiences with menthol cigarette use in community engagement activities
• Conducting qualitative interviews with participants and analyzing interview data
• Attending and taking notes at community advisory board meetings led by the project team
• Testing a digital app created by our team to deliver intervention activities 
• Helping study leadership to create procedures for study activities and document activities in study manuals

Once the clinical trial starts, responsibilities will include: 

• Following remote recruitment procedures to approach, obtain consent from, and enroll eligible participants in the trial. 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
• 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 has strong communication skills
• Able to work independently in a remote work environment for extended periods while maintaining effective communication with team leads, study coordinators and principal investigators 
• Comfortable interacting with diverse populations and discussing sensitive topics with study participants

• Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• At least six months of previous research experience, clinical/hospital work or volunteer experience, and/or knowledge of the research process 
• Previous experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection

Our team members have the option to work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. Shift times are usually between the hours of 10:00am - 8:00pm, although exact times will vary depending on study phase and the employees' preferences. During active study periods when study participants are completing activities, team members are expected to share weekend shifts and work one or two weekend shifts each month.

• This will be a hybrid position. Most work will occur remotely. Team members who live within a certain distance of the North Campus Research Complex will be invited to join the lab for 1 in-person office day each week.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.