Clinical Research Technician

Apply Now

Summary

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research
studies. As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of
complexity.

Responsibilities*

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies. As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Mastery of all job duties from previous job description is required.

Experience as part of a team with all 8 competency domains is expected:

  1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
  2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
  3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
  4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
  5. Study and Site Management
  6. Data Management and Informatics
  7. Leadership and Professionalism
  8. Communication and Teamwork

Specific competencies include: 

  • Conduct/schedule study participant visits
  • Identify eligible study subjects
  • Obtain informed consents from study subjects
  • Collect and process specimens collected from study subjects
  • Assist with regulatory activities
  • Coordinate, facilitate and conduct correct timing of study visits and procedures with patients and staff
  • Enter participants research data into an electronic data entry system

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities

Required Qualifications*

  • Associate's degree or equivalent in combined education and clinical research experience. 
  • Direct experience in clinical research is necessary
  • Experience using Redcap, EPIC or MiChart
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to travel to study related meetings as needed and attend National meetings
  • Ability to work independently or as a team

Desired Qualifications*

  • Bachelors degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education
  • Clinical patient experience preferred 
  • Medical Terminology proficiency
  • Phlebotomy proficiency 
  • Experience using eResearch applications and OnCore
  • Professional certification through ARCP (CCRC) or SOCRA (CCRP)

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/AA Statement

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