Clinical Research Technician / Assistant

**Job Description**
This position involves providing study coordination for simple to moderately complex clinical research studies as part of a coordination team supporting a portfolio of projects. The role seeks a motivated clinical research professional to contribute to patient-oriented, collaborative translational science within the growing Pediatric Diabetes Research Program at the University of Michigan. Responsibilities include assisting with recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling research participants in Pediatric Endocrinology clinics, developing a prospective Type-1 juvenile diabetic patient cohort, coordinating follow-up visits, clinical data entry, database management, and training in bio specimen collection and disease activity measures. The primary ongoing project involves building patient disease registries for industrial research. The position may be underfilled at the CRC-Assistant title based on candidate qualifications.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft software applications.
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work across a set of diverse stakeholders (e.g., study subjects, research assistants, research investigators, regulatory staff/agencies).
• Ability to set goals, exercise sound professional judgment, and problem-solve within delegated authority.
• Ability to work independently to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Solid attendance record and work ethics.
• An understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in a large complex health care setting (desirable).
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels (desirable).
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures (desirable).
• Familiarity with REDCap, OnCore, Epic, MiChart, and eResearch applications (desirable).
• Demonstrated good judgment and strong problem-solving skills related to clinical research experience (desirable).
• Good understanding of medical terminology (desirable).

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Health Science (Associate degree for Technician Level, Bachelor’s degree desirable for Assistant Level).
• Advanced degree in health-related areas such as Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD.

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• (Minimum 1 year) directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials (Technician Level).
Other:
• Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, community health and wellness, clinical information, and research (Technician Level).
• Experience and understanding of clinical research or clinical trials (desirable for Assistant Level).
• Experience with the University of Michigan eResearch system (desirable).
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) certification (desirable).
• Experience of participating in the writing manuscripts and progress reports (desirable).
• Proven experience in administering IRB/regulatory requirements and protocols (desirable).

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