Clinical Research Assistant Job at Michigan Medicine, Flint, MI

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  • Michigan Medicine
  • Flint, MI

Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration of this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, outlining the skills and experiences that are directly relevant to the position and provide three references with full contact information (name, phone number, e-mail address). If you are not providing a reference from your current position, please explain why. Applications without a complete cover letter will not be considered.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Flint Neuropathy Study is seeking a positive, highly motivated, organized individual with excellent communication skills to join our research team as a Clinical Research Assistant. In conjunction with Hurley Medical Center and McLaren Flint, our research group studies the burden and causes of neurologic disease, particularly neuropathy, among Flint residents. The Clinical Subjects Associate will work with principal investigators, clinic staff at Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Flint, and University of Michigan, and other research team members to accurately and efficiently carry out a range of tasks associated with a variety of studies. The hours are 40 hours per week based in Flint, Michigan.

This position will allow the candidate to develop experience in clinical and health services research. In particular, the position will enable the candidate to gain skills in project implementation, regulatory and administrative tasks associated with grant-supported research.

Responsibilities*

  • Screen, recruit, provide informed consent, and enroll participants according to a research protocol.
  • Schedule and coordinate participants study visits.
  • Collect primary data (e.g., administer questionnaires, perform medical chart reviews, conduct interviews, complete basic neurologic exams after training).
  • Ensure study-related documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion. Data entry will be into both electronic and paper forms.
  • May require training in venipuncture.
  • Liaison with community and hospital partners.
  • Prepare documents for data use agreements and Institutional Review Board applications.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, health science, health education, social science or other related field.
  • Proficiency in the PC environment and with programs including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using e-Research Regulatory Management system, Epic/MiChart, RedCap, or comparable platforms.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Superb interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Strong ability to work independently, exercising good judgement, with minimal supervision as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations.
  • Ability to function with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative, and effective manner.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to learn and use new skills quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to maintain data confidentiality and participant/subject/patient privacy.
  • Excellent attendance record and strong work ethic.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Master's degree in public health, health science, health education, social science (MPH, MS, or equivalent) or other related field preferred.
  • 1-2 years of research experience.
  • Experience with qualitative research including: conducting semi-structured interviews and software assisted qualitative analysis
  • A working knowledge of medical terminology and assessment of laboratory values.
  • Up-to-date responsible conduct of research certification through CITI, HIPAA, and PEERRS, or the ability to complete training upon hire.
  • A strong commitment to health equity.

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 employment opportunity employer.

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