Clinical Research Coordinator

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your:

• Specific interest in this position
• Skills and experience which directly relate to this position

Note: In order for the career portal system to accept the cover letter, please include this as the first page of your resume document, so that you are submitting only ONE combined document. This combined document will be reviewed to assess how you meet the stated qualifications, including your written communication skills.

Who We Are

The School of Kinesiology is currently the fourth largest school at the University of Michigan - the top public research institution in the country. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, six graduate degree programs, and 35 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully renovated School of Kinesiology Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; check out our facts and figures here!

Job Summary

Assist with study start-up, implementation, ongoing conduct, and close-out activities with research studies in the Lifestyle, Exercise, and Arteries Laboratory in the School of Kinesiology. This position will provide day-to-day implementation and coordination of clinical research activities, ensuring studies are conducted in accordance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional policies, and regulatory requirements. The coordinator will work with the Principal Investigator, clinical partners, and internal and external study teams to ensure high-quality and efficient execution research studies.

Day to day activities include participation in regulatory processes, screening and scheduling research participants and examination rooms, mastery and execution of data collection measurements, payment of research participants, scheduling of lab staff for research visits, implementing exercise sessions as part of the ongoing research studies, and training undergraduate lab members.

Responsibilities*

EF = Essential Function

Compliance functions (32%) EF

• Review and initial drafting of regulatory documents
• Assure adherence to protocols

Leadership and data collection (32%) EF

• Learn and perform data collection techniques
• Instruct the techniques to new lab members
• Supervise exercise training sessions for ongoing clinical trials
• Data entry

Participant communication (32%)

• Recruit, screen, schedule, and communicate with research study participants
• Perform participant payment

Other duties as assigned (4%)

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*

Education and Experience:

• BS in Exercise Science or other Health Science
• At least 1 year of related research coordination, lab/clinic, or administrative experience in a research, health care, or education setting

Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Attention to detail
• High level of organization and motivation
• High level of knowledge regarding exercise

Desired Qualifications*

• MS in Exercise, Nutrition, or Health Science related discipline
• At least 1 yr experience in human subjects research
• Nationally recognized personal training or group exercise certification

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

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.

Additional Information

This position is available starting immediately and is term-limited, funded for 12 months; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of research funds and successful performance. An offer may be extended outside of this range based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Benefits are included with this position.

This is a fully onsite position, located at the School of Kinesiology Building on central U-M campus.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.