"ABCD Research Technician"

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.

This posting is for one full-time Clinical Research Technician position who will work on a groundbreaking large-scale national collaborative research project called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (abcdstudy.org). The ABCD Study is following 12,000 children, aged 9 and 10 at outset, over 10 years - the study is currently collecting data for year 5 and 6. This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The Clinical Research Technician will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development and Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations (GCP's)
• Study and Site Management
• Data Management and Informatics
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Communication and Teamwork

Position specific responsibilities will include conducting follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments. This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, urine and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants. The individual will also assist with scheduling, completion, and progress of imaging and non-imaging appointments as well as data QC.

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience in health care agency or hospital.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials or an advanced degree in a health-related areas OR 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work proactively and independently.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use with participants and their families.
• Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on school days-off, evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Experience administering diagnostic interviews and other Neurocognitive test batteries and experience working with children.
• We encourage applicants who are interested in making a meaningful, long-term contribution.
• Previous experience working on the ABCD study is preferred.

Variable; will include hours during evenings and weekends. No more than 40 hours a week.

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.