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The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (MADC) is seeking a full-time Neuroimaging Research Coordinator to join its research team. Location is at the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center in Ann Arbor where there is free staff parking. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. This position is a term-limited position for two years, with potential to continue dependent on research grant funding. 

The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (MADC) is an NIH-funded research center focused on conducting and supporting Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. A key aim of the center's research is to work with underrepresented communities to address racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The center also spans beyond research by promoting state-of-the-art care and wellness for individuals and families affected by dementia and increasing dementia awareness through education and outreach across the state.

We are seeking a positive, highly motivated, organized, autonomous person with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping skills to work with principal investigators and other research team members to accurately and efficiently carry out a range of tasks associated with a variety of research studies. The candidate will be able to operate in an independent manner to assist in clinical research and related projects.  The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to match changing needs and priorities. 

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

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within 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

Job Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Scheduling

• Coordinate and support multiple ongoing neuroimaging projects, including clinical trials.
• Manage weekly and monthly imaging schedules for MRI, PET, and other research modalities.
• Serve as the primary contact for imaging acquisition and scheduling-related questions.

Training and Cross-Team Collaboration

• Train and support new and existing research staff on imaging workflows and study protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including MADC cores, Neurology, and Neuropsychology trial staff, to support seamless daily operations.

Participant Coordination and Safety

• Schedule participants and complete imaging-related safety screenings.
• Review and manage medical documentation for MRI and PET eligibility.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EPIC, MiChart) to verify eligibility and place appropriate study orders.
• Ensure all consent processes and MRI de-metal protocols are completed accurately.
• Transport participants between research sites using UM-Fleet vehicles when needed.

Administrative and Regulatory Support

• Assist with imaging budgets, billing processes, and human subject payment documentation.
• Maintain IRB documentation, including submissions, renewals, and required regulatory reporting.
• Enter and manage study data with a strong focus on accuracy and quality assurance.
• Support other administrative functions as assigned by the Core or Center leadership.

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to Neuroimaging Core Leadership, Neuroimaging Core Manager, a unit Administrator, Director, or Faculty Principal Investigator.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

• Bachelor's degree required, and degree in a health science discipline strongly preferred.
• Certification (or eligibility to certify within six months of hire) from ACRP (CCRC) or SOCRA (CCRP), or equivalent.
  • Candidates must review eligibility criteria from ACRP or SOCRA prior to applying.
• At least two years of experience directly related to clinical research and trials.
• Experience with medical chart abstraction and/or research data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Four or more years of clinical research experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare or research setting with older adult populations.
• Familiarity with medical imaging or radiology workflows.
• Experience using EPIC/MiChart, REDCap, and Microsoft 365.
• Previous experience with clinical data management, patient enrollment, informed consent, and administering research surveys.
• Experience working on multisite studies within healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Two or more years of customer service experience.

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.

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.