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. The contact information of 3 work-related references is required as well.

We are seeking a highly professional candidate to become part of our research team. The candidate will work with our primary investigators and clinical research staff to perform a variety of research studies in pediatric and possibly adult and psychiatric emergency services. This is a 40-hour-per-week position which will include night and weekend hours. Our research staff coverage hours are typically 10:00 AM to midnight, seven days per week. Morning, evening, and weekend hours are divided fairly between members of our research staff. Our scheduling system is designed with our team members work-life balance in mind.

Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to:

* Identifying potential subjects, screening subjects, consenting and enrolling participants for pediatric, adult and psychiatric emergency medicine research studies

* Screen, recruit, consent and enroll participants for pediatric and adult emergency medicine research studies.

* Speak with patients and their families to obtain informed consent to participate in research studies

* Discuss matters of a potentially sensitive nature with patients and families

* Ensure a positive experience for subjects and their families using service excellence tools

* Collect data from a variety of sources including patient interviews, patient surveys, medical chart review and clinical staff

* Entering and managing patient data for clinical research subjects in a timely manner into research databases accurately and promptly.

* The candidate will work with physicians, nurses and clinical staff to ensure the success of data collection and compliance with protocol procedures.

* Identify and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

* Manage data queries and supply inquiries

* Process and handle biological specimens for research

* The candidate will work on multiple projects and may serve as lead or study champion or lead on one or more projects

* Prepare IRB submissions including initial applications, amendments, continuing reviews, progress reports, safety reports, and adverse event reports.

* Work collaboratively by maintaining a good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and families.

* Prepare and organize space for study related materials and equipment. Maintain study equipment and supplies.

* Other duties as assigned by investigators.

* Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, and applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times.

* Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience

* Effective organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.

* Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as with a team

* Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

* Exceptional ability in handling multiple tasks and skill in record keeping.

* Night and weekend availability

* Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a health science discipline, such as biochemistry, anatomy, pathology, nursing, medical technology, public health, research administration or equivalent

* Experience in conducting clinical research, data collection, and data analysis.

* A strong interest in medicine and/or human subjects research

* Customer service experience

* Experience with handling of blood and stool samples

* Experience with IRB applications and regulatory affairs

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Viseo

* Familiarity with GCP and FDA regulations concerning clinical trials

* Experience with pediatric clinical trials

* Knowledge of research protocols and methodologies

* Knowledge of medical terminology

* Knowledge of UMHS policies and practice.

* Familiarity with OnCore, Epic, MiChart, and eResearch applications.

* PEERRS, CITI, or NIH Protection of Human Subjects Training Certification.

This is a 40 hour/week position that includes evening and weekend hours

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Michigan Medicine is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming to all. We strive to value the unique contributions of individuals, and support a culture of inclusivity among our employees, learners and larger community. This includes supporting the development of a diverse workforce across identities such as the race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, religion, language, disability, and Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer.

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.

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 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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.