The division of Pediatric Pulmonology is seeking a skilled clinical research coordinator to support studies for multiple faculty across the division. 

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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

This position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies, depending on the complexity that range from moderate to complex. Coordinator experience and mastery of all job duties from previous job description is required. This position should be able to perform tasks and make decisions independently, consistently, and accurately, and demonstrate that they have achieved a moderate level of expertise in all of their skills and abilities, resulting in high-quality work. It is presumed that this position is able to apply their skills to a broad range of different types of clinical studies, navigate available resources appropriately, effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal and operate clinical technologies with a reasonable degree of proficiency. This position can perform the majority of tasks independently and perform quality checks of their work. They also know where and how to identify appropriate resources and support and are able to discern when to escalate issues needing additional intervention. Key behavioral competency descriptors include: demonstrate, implement, execute, and use.

Key duties include:

• Working as part of a team to develop and implement clinical research protocols preparing proposals for IRB approval and communication with the IRB on amendments and compliance reporting
• Screening patients for enrollment in studies 
• Obtaining consent for inclusion in research studies 
• Communicating with families enrolled in studies to maintain engagement 
• Conducting study activities, which may include conducting surveys/interviews, and facilitating biologic sample collection 
• Ensuring integrity of data and biological specimen collection, preliminary processing, and documentation 
• Gathering and input of information from the electronic medical record (EPIC/MiChart) and research databases (e.g. RedCAP) 
• Managing database queries and resolving gaps in data collection 
• Resolving simple questions that come up during research protocols

Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or equivalent in combined education and clinical research 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 prior to applying.
• 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 for qualifying experience prior to applying.)  

Clinical Research Technician

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.) 

or 

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.

or

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. 

Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate

• Experience with IRB and RedCap preferred 

Clinical Research Technician

• bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable. 
• An understanding of medical terminology preferred
• Experience with IRB and RedCap preferred 

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 description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position should report directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Lead, Clinical Research Project Manager, Administrator, or Faculty Principal Investigator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

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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.