RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP) Job at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI

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  • Michigan Medicine
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required to be considered 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 the position.

Job Summary

The Transplant Clinical Research Program conducts clinical trials for solid organ transplants including kidney, heart, lung, and liver with principal investigators in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Surgery.

This Transplant research assistant II position responsibilities include completion of regulatory materials, reviews of protocols, presentation of informed consents, collection and processing of samples, initiation of study orders as needed and conducting other study required items during weekdays, as well as evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays. Due to the pre transplant time restrictions, study coordinators are required to live within a 30-minute radius.

Responsibilities*

Primary Job Responsibilities Include

  • Prompt completion of training activities;
  • Review patient eligibility using health and medical information, including medical record data;
  • Recruitment and enrollment of eligible patients, either by phone, digitally, or in person;
  • Consenting potential study participants following federal and local guidelines;
  • Meticulous completion of study checklists and laboratory procedures;
  • Timely and accurate entry of data;
  • Proficiency with collection and processing of laboratory specimens;
  • Maintenance of training, education, and knowledge regarding conduct of clinical research in accordance with federal and ICH GCP;
  • Professional communication with other members of the study team, research scientists, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals;
  • Regular and prompt communication with full time staff regarding status and availability

This position requires on-call on nights and weekends. On call hours are Monday through Friday from ~4 PM to 8 AM and/or Saturday/Sunday 8 AM to 8 AM. Weekend on call is required approximately once every 6 weeks. On call coordinators are required to carry a pager, respond to pages within 15 minutes during assigned on call hours, screen patients for studies, act professionally, and arrive at the hospital with time to perform required responsibilities. There is a potential for additional research responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications*

  • At least junior or senior status in a health related field of study;
  • Affinity for teamwork;
  • Proficiency with computers;
  • Desire to work in a fast paced, patient oriented environment to further scientific knowledge;
  • Positive attitude and desire to continually learn and grow professionally;
  • Exceptional customer service abilities.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Previous experience with laboratory processing and safety procedures.

Work Schedule

  • On-call schedule is as follows: The ideal candidate would have at least a one or two days a week, and one weekend of availability.

Weekday evening/night coverage of 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.;

Weekend coverage of 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. the following day;

Daytime coverage of holidays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;

  • On-call work primary conducted remotely when possible, but may require presence at the hospital if transplant occurs outside of business hours and study requires in-person procedures.

Work Locations

  • Coordinator work is currently being conducted in a hybrid model with a mixture of remote and on-site work as needed to perform the requirements of the role while maintaining high quality and service level to principal investigators and patients
  • Primary location is at the main medical campus in University Hospital South (UH South); with regular work activities at Taubman Center, the Adult Hospitals, Mott Hospital, and other locations on the main medical campus as appropriate.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Night shift, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, 2 days per week, 1 day per week, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

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