Clinical Research Technician

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a Clinical Research Technician to support the Kellogg Clinical Research Center in ensuring high-quality, compliant studies from initiation through execution. The CRT will handle patient interactions, data collection, testing (visual tests, vital signs, EKGs, blood draws), and facilitate study team communications with investigators and volunteers.

The role offers growth and opportunities for professional certification as part of a dynamic research team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials or 3 years of human subject experience.
• Advanced degree in a health-related area such as Health Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• Knowledge of clinical research operations and the ability to learn quickly.
• Willingness to pursue professional certification such as SOCRA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• COMMUNICATIONS: Facilitate communications between volunteers, study team members, and investigators, including scheduling and issue resolution.
• PATIENT INTERACTION: Collect medical history, medications, adverse events, and guide patients through protocol schedules; perform testing and scribe for physicians.

Skills

Clinical Research

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Patient Care

EMR/Epic

Education

Health Science degree

Tools

MiChart

eResearch

OnCore

EPIC

Job description

Mission Statement

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.

Mission Statement

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.

Job Summary

As an integral member of the research team, the Clinical Research Technician (CRT) will help ensure that clinical research studies supported by the University of Michigan Kellogg Clinical Research Center (KCRC) are initiated and executed in the highest quality and compliant manner. In order to succeed, the applicant must possess exceptional organizational skills, uncompromising integrity, a love of people, and a strong willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

COMMUNICATIONS: The CRT is expected to facilitate communications between research volunteers, study team members, and investigators. The communications will include, but are not limited to scheduling appointments, meeting with study team members and investigators, and resolving issues that invariably arise.

PATIENT INTERACTION: At study visits, the CRT will collect past medical history, concomittant medications, and adverse events, and then take research patients through the protocol schedule of activities for each visit. The CRT will perform majority of the required testing (visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual fields, vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, etc.) and scribe for our physicians while they perform eye exams on patients. The CRT may help with recruitment efforts and obtaining patient consent.

Required Qualifications

• ONE of the following:
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials 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 or,
• 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.
• Knowledge of general clinical research operations and regulations or a capacity to learn quickly.
• Willingness to achieve professional certification such as SOCRA or equivalent..

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• An understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels.
• At least one year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials.
• Experience as an ophthalmic assistant or equivalent.
• Previous experience with EMR/Epic, MiChart, eReseach, OnCore

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

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. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.