Clinical Research Assistant

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A cover letter is required for consideration 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 this position.

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

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Assistant in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) - Clinic Research Group located in the Rogel Cancer Center providing research assistance to research teams for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 175 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development, and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want MichiganAnswers?. Help discover them.

This Clinical Research Assistant position will provide assistance for multiple clinical research studies. This position should be able to perform tasks and make decisions independently, consistently, and accurately, and demonstrate that they have achieved a moderate level of expertise in all their skills and abilities resulting in high quality work. It is presumed that this position can apply their skills to a broad range of tasks, navigate available resources appropriately and effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal. They also know where and how to identify appropriate resources and support and can discern when to escalate issues needing additional intervention. Key behavioral competency descriptors include demonstrate, implement, execute, and use.

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development and Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
• Study and Site Management
• Data Management and Informatics
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Communication and Teamwork

Due to the complex nature of Oncology Clinical Trials, a team comprised of clinical research coordinators specializing in data management, regulatory, or clinic coordination work together to cover all aspects of the clinical research coordinator role. The clinical research assistant hired for this posting will specialize in Clinic. Examples of duties a successful candidate in this role will perform:

• This is an entry level position that provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently.

• This position reports directly to a CRC-Lead, CRC-Project Manager, or a unit Administrator.

Key Responsibilities are outlined below:

A. Study supply and inventory management

• Maintains inventory of clinical research supplies, including specimen collection kits, laboratory supplies, study-specific materials, and other research-related equipment.

• Monitors inventory levels and proactively communicates when supplies need to be reordered or replenished.

• Receives, organizes, and distributes incoming study supplies and equipment.

• Monitors expiration dates of study supplies and ensures expired materials are appropriately removed.

• Maintains organized storage areas to ensure supplies are readily accessible to research staff.

B. Specimen and laboratory support

• Assists with the collection, processing, preparation, packaging, and transportation of research specimens in accordance with study-specific requirements and departmental procedures.

• Prepares and organizes specimen collection kits for upcoming research visits.

• Coordinates delivery of specimens to designated laboratories and processing locations within required timeframes.

• Assists with maintaining specimen tracking logs and other documentation to ensure accurate specimen accountability.

• Follows established procedures for specimen handling, storage, and transportation, including applicable safety requirements.

C. Administrative and data entry support

• Performs routine data entry into clinical research databases, electronic medical records, and departmental tracking systems.

• Assists with scanning, uploading, filing, and organizing clinical research documentation in electronic systems.

• Assists with maintaining study-specific logs, tracking documents, and departmental spreadsheets.

• Supports the preparation and organization of research documents for patient visits.

• Performs routine quality checks to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and appropriately filed.

• Assists with maintaining organized electronic and physical study files.

D. Clinic and research team support

• Provides logistical support to Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and Research Nurses in preparation for research patient visits.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, some college; Health Science field preferred or related certification
• Phlebotomy experience
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large complex, healthcare setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

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.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, core business hours. Occasionally evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or support patient care.

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 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.