Clinical Research Coord Intermediate

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic health system as a clinical research Intermediate, where you'll engage in groundbreaking studies on food allergies. This role offers the chance to work on multiple trials, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for liaising with participants and managing essential data while ensuring compliance with research protocols. With a focus on excellence in education, patient care, and research, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a diverse team dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.

Benefits

Excellent medical coverage

Excellent dental coverage

Excellent vision coverage

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science or equivalent experience required.
• Certification as CCRC or CCRP must be completed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between participants, investigators, and sponsors for research tasks.
• Perform regulatory activities and data entry for participant screening.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Data Capture Systems

Job description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center is seeking a highly motivated clinical research Intermediate for multiple clinical research studies, ranging from moderate to complex investigating the development of and new treatment modalities for food allergies.

As a clinical research Intermediate for The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC), we expect this key individual to be involved in a portfolio with a minimum of three simultaneous trials in different subject areas and varied sponsors while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will be able to perform tasks and make decisions independently, consistently, and accurately, and demonstrate they have achieved a moderate level of expertise in all their skills and abilities resulting in high-quality work. It is presumed this individual will apply their skills to a broad range of clinical studies, navigate available resources appropriately, effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal, and operate e-clinical technologies with a reasonable degree of proficiency. This individual will be expected to perform quality checks of their work, know how to identify appropriate resources, and discern when to escalate issues needing additional intervention.

The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this 100% position (40 hours/week) may evolve over time to match changing needs and priorities and may include work on other research studies and Clinical Trials. This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to the Project Manager.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, technology development, and 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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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

Responsibilities*

RESEARCH TASKS (75%) INCLUDE:

• Functions as liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, and other interested parties such as members of Research Pharmacy and MCRU
• Performing regulatory activities in collaboration with sponsors, local and central IRBs, the CTSU, and associated entities
• Performing data entry related to participant screening & study visits
• Monitoring and treating subject reactions together with study investigators during food challenges and in-clinic dosing of immunotherapy product
• Maintenance of accurate source documentation and essential documents
• Tracking and maintaining data and sample collection and resolving data/sample queries
• Collect and record participants' study-related data
• Collect, process, label, store, and ship bio-specimens from participants for clinical studies
• Working with lab staff to ensure biospecimens are handled appropriately and safely
• Assist with adherence to study budgets and financial reconciliation

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS (25%) INCLUDE:

• Managing the purchase of supplies, coordinating purchases with research and administrative staff as needed
• Maintaining equipment and software for participant data collection

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in health science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Certification is required through the 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 Professional (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at the date of hire, and the certification must be completed or passed within six months of the date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfort dealing with children and adults having a severe allergic reaction, or willingness to learn
• Reliable transportation to travel to multiple work locations

Desired Qualifications*

• Phlebotomy knowledge and knowledge of lab procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• An understanding of medical terminology
• Experience working in a complex healthcare setting
• Experience working with families, ideally with food allergies
• Previous experience with EPIC and electronic data capture systems
• Knowledge of university research policies and procedures

Modes of Work

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.

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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.

Application Deadline

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.