University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Clinical Research Assistant
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan's Program for Clinical Research in Dermatology (PCRiD) is seeking a motivated Clinical Research Assistant to join their research team. The role involves working with principal investigators to conduct various tasks associated with dermatology clinical research studies, including participant recruitment and data management.
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Responsibilities
Screen, recruit, provide informed consent, and enroll participants according to protocol for clinical studies
Schedule participant study visits in coordination with laboratory and other clinical staff
Directly interact with subjects in a clinic setting including subject interviews, administering survey instruments, etc. and assisting with skin biopsies
Track and monitor participants? condition and test results during the course of clinical studies. Relay relevant results to the clinical team
Collect and record participants study-related data
Collect, process, label, store, and ship bio-specimens for clinical studies
Complete and document participant compensation according to requirements
Ensure all study related documentation is completed accurately with quality and in a timely fashion per sponsor requirements. May require data entry into both electronic and paper case report forms
Perform clinical study supply organization and clinic room preparation
Manage regulatory requirements including IRB submissions in eResearch Regulatory Management system, collection of essential regulatory documents, execution of study protocol, and preparation for sponsor monitoring visits
Perform medical chart reviews
Review billing calendars and study budgets to ensure appropriate care designations and costs for clinical studies
Work with administrative staff to ensure appropriate billing for study-related care
Design source documents, recruitment materials, and other relevant study documents for clinical studies
Attend investigator meetings as a study team member and participate in recruitment strategies to enhance subject awareness of studies and boost subject participation
Attend training at sponsor site(s) or during investigator meetings
Work collaboratively with PCRiD team members, including training, mentoring, cross-covering for other studies when needed, and attending staff meetings
Assist research team in generation of presentations, abstracts, posters and manuscripts
Perform general office and administrative duties related to clinical studies
Other duties deemed necessary to maintain the smooth operation of Dermatology clinical studies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED is necessary
Associate's degree in a relevant field of study and/or equivalent experience in a health sciences discipline
Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Confident and highly motivated with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping skills
Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong ability to work independently, exercising good judgement, with minimal supervision
Ability to function with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative, and effective manner
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to adhere to established timelines to accomplish tasks
Demonstrated ability to learn and use new skills quickly and effectively
Able to maintain data confidentiality and participant/subject/patient privacy
Excellent attendance record and strong work ethic
Preferred
Bachelor or Master's degree
Research experience including direct interaction with research patients in a patient care setting or outpatient clinic
Some familiarity with REDCap, OnCore, Epic, MiCHART, and eResearch applications
IRB/regulatory experience
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
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