University of Michigan · 4 hours ago
Clinical Research Technician/ Assistant Underfill - Term-Limited
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a clinical research technician/assistant for an innovative prospective cohort study at the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center. The role involves participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with study protocols in a collaborative research environment.
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Responsibilities
Acting as a study coordinator while recruiting participants, determining eligibility, consenting, scheduling study visits, and compensating participants
Preparing recruitment materials and introducing study to in-person pregnancy classes
Assisting with REDCap data entry related to study visits and biospecimen collection
Scheduling participant visits
Tracking and maintaining data collection efforts with participant research visits
Processing data using software including: RedCap, LabVantage, MiChart (Epic)
Collecting biospecimen samples from participants at Michigan Blood Draw Stations, while they are admitted at Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, and at their homes
Work flexible hours "on call" related to birth sample collection. This will require work during nights and weekends and holidays. Call shifts are 1 week out of every 6 weeks
Working with lab staff to ensure biospecimens are handled appropriately and safely
Completing participant compensation payments with the Michigan Medicine human subjects incentive payments (HSIP) system
Managing purchase of recruitment supplies, coordinating purchases with research project manager and other administrative staff as needed
Maintaining stock for biospecimen collection
Collaborating with senior coordinators to purchase supplies and to maintain stock for oral food challenges. Collaborating with senior coordinators to purchase supplies and to maintain stock for oral food challenges
Mailing out holiday cards to participants
Creating, printing, and laminating flyers and taking them to different UM clinics
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary
Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research OR
An advanced degree in a health-related area such as Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD OR
Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research
Knowledge of basic MS Office Suite applications and Google applications
Ability to move equipment up to 25 lbs
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrates understanding of the research objectives associated with the project
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in health science, social science, or biological sciences or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Detail oriented and ability to complete tasks with high levels of reliability
Medical assistant or certified nursing assistant certificate
An understanding of medical terminology
Experience in a large complex health care setting
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Experience working with postpartum families, babies and young children
Previous experience with EPIC and RedCap
Experience working with families with food allergies
Company
University of Michigan
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