Clinical Research Coord Inter

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Responsibilities*

A Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate position is available at the University of Michigan Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Department. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the laboratory?s faculty members and direct Research Supervisor on a complex, interventional study with families regarding child technology and media usage.

This position demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge along with the ability to support, guide, train, and demonstrate the implementation of study related activities. This position applies critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. This position contributes to the development of new processes, procedures, and tools to enhance clinical research activities across the competency domains and conducts quality assurance/quality control checks on their work. This level of CRC continues to build on their competency foundation by making greater investments in their ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Characteristics and Responsibilities

Expert level 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

The Radesky Lab conducts research on parenting, social-emotional development, and new technologies such as mobile devices and social media platforms. We pride ourselves on having a positive, inclusive work environment where staff growth is prioritized.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be aiding the Radesky Lab in an interventional study with families regarding child technology and digital media use. This project involves meeting with families over phone, Zoom, or in-person at their home or in our on-site research lab. The CRC Intermediate will work within a small team to recruit participants, screen for eligibility, schedule appointments, collect informed consent, collect survey data, and administer tailor-made interventions one-on-one with parents over a period of 6 to 8 weeks per family. The team of CRCs will be the main contact points for the participants. The CRC should be capable of making decisions independently, including deciding which types of media-related support to provide to the family, and know when to escalate issues to the Principal Investigator or the IRB.

Within the small team, the CRC Intermediate will be expected to complete higher-level tasks, including: participant recruitment management and reporting updates to the scientific team and data management and quality checks of themselves and team members.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.

• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.)

• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)

Desired Qualifications*

• Master?s degree in Health Science, Psychology, Public Health or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as well as the ability to collaborate with others and follow complex, dynamic research protocols.

• Highly organized individuals capable of managing multiple databases and data flows are encouraged to apply.

• Prior experience with REDCap databases is preferred.

• Prior experience with in-person home visits or in-person interactions with families and children and is preferred.

• Candidate should be comfortable with and capable of working both independently with minimal supervision and in a small team, and have a flexible work schedule to accommodate research participants.

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.

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