Research Area Specialist Intermediate - Research Coordinator

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is hiring a Research Area Specialist Intermediate - Research Coordinator to coordinate digital contingency management and digital health trials involving AUD, OUD, SUD, and tobacco use. The role supports recruitment, regulatory tasks, data collection, and team training.

Responsibilities include IRB coordination, study documentation, reporting, and ensuring quality across projects. Hybrid work with on-site Ann Arbor presence is required.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years related experience.
• Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or related to the duties of the position.
• Experience with Redcap, EnrollNow (Ripple), Qualtrics, MiChart, Data Direct, Microsoft Office.
• Experience in behavioral health research with human subjects.
• Experience with participants with tobacco use, alcohol use disorders and/or other substance use.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the North Ann Arbor office for study-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates moderately complex human subjects clinical trials and quality improvement activities, independently or in support of Project Managers and other Research or Program Coordinators.
• Coordinates participant recruitment, retention, follow-up, study procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Leads or supports community engagement and coordinates communication with community partners, clinical partners, participants, funders, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinates IRB applications and amendments, study documentation, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
• Provides functional guidance and training to research assistants and other study staff on recruitment, follow-up, qualitative interviewing, and other study procedures; may assume supervisory responsibilities as the role evolves.
• Coordinates research purchasing and works with technology vendors to address study needs and troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Research coordination

Clinical trials

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REDCap

EnrollNow (Ripple)

Qualtrics

MiChart

Data Direct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Area Specialist Intermediate - Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Area Specialist Intermediate - Research Coordinator to coordinate research and program activities for several digital contingency management and digital health human subjects clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives. Research activities primarily involve populations affected by alcohol use disorder (AUD), opioid use disorder (OUD), substance use disorder (SUD), and/or tobacco use. Depending on the study and its scope, this position may independently coordinate moderately complex research activities or support a Project Manager or other Research or Program Coordinators in the coordination of larger or more complex studies. Responsibilities may include participant recruitment, retention, and follow-up; community engagement; IRB and other regulatory activities; reporting and purchasing; and guidance and training for research staff.

The Research Coordinator works collaboratively with internal teams, clinical partners, community organizations, funders, participants, and external partners to support the successful implementation of study and quality improvement activities. The position ensures assigned research and program activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with approved protocols, organizational requirements, and funding expectations. Duties and level of responsibility may vary by project and may evolve over time to meet changing program and organizational needs.

Responsibilities*

RESEARCH COORDINATION & STUDY OPERATIONS

• Coordinates moderately complex human subjects clinical trials and quality improvement activities, independently or in support of Project Managers and other Research or Program Coordinators.
• Coordinates participant recruitment, retention, follow-up, study procedures, and troubleshooting.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION

• Leads or supports community engagement and coordinates communication with community partners, clinical partners, participants, funders, and internal stakeholders.

REGULATORY, REPORTING & QUALITY

• Coordinates IRB applications and amendments, study documentation, reporting, and quality assurance activities.

STAFF GUIDANCE & TRAINING

• Provides functional guidance and training to research assistants and other study staff on recruitment, follow-up, qualitative interviewing, and other study procedures; may assume formal supervisory responsibilities as the role evolves.

PURCHASING & TECHNOLOGY

• Coordinates research purchasing and works with technology vendors to address study needs and troubleshoot systems.

Required Qualifications*

• 4 to 5 years related experience.
• A Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position.
• Experience working with Redcap, EnrollNow (Ripple), Qualtrics, MiChart, Data Direct, Microsoft Office.
• Experience in behavioral health research with human subjects
• Experience working with participants with tobacco use, alcohol use disorders and/or other substance use.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to commute to the North Ann Arbor office for study-related activities.

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, health informatics, risk management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with digital health interventions, mobile health applications, contingency management platforms, and technology-enabled behavioral health research.
• Expertise in remote research study recruitment and follow-up methodology

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 30,000employees 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 .

Work Schedule

M-F 9 am to 5 pm. May require non-traditional hours as needed to meet study or program needs.

Work Locations

This is a hybrid position with weekly in-person requirements at an one of Michigan Medicine's offsite campus locations in Ann Arbor, MI.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time 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.