"Clinical Research Assistant"

We are looking for a personable, self-motivated, and organized Clinical Research Assistant to help with recruitment activities for a large, multi-year clinical trial testing the efficacy of behavioral interventions on alcohol misuse and related outcomes among a diverse population of teens. Key job responsibilities include approaching and collecting data from pediatric patients and their parents using a remote recruitment approach (phone calls, texts, emails, letters), conducting chart review, and completing various quality assurance, data entry, and data cleaning tasks. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in public health and/or psychology, as well as those interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical research and patient interaction before applying to graduate or medical school.

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:

• Following remote recruitment procedures to approach, obtain consent from, and enroll Michigan Medicine patients and their parents in study activities. These procedures include cold calling to pitch the study and following up with participants who need reminders to complete study activities via phone call, email, and text message.
• Using MiChart to review medical charts of study participants and record data according to study procedures.
• Completing detailed participant tracking forms accurately and efficiently using Ripple, a web-based software that facilitates participant recruitment and tracking.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Organized, self-motivated, empathic, personable, efficient, and possesses strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently, especially in a remote work environment, for extended periods while maintaining effective communication with team leads, study coordinators, and principal investigators.
• The Clinical Research Assistant will be expected to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies.
• Must be comfortable interacting with diverse populations (particularly participants of diverse races, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations), and discussing sensitive topics (alcohol and substance use) with study participants.
• Must be comfortable with working evening and weekend shifts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous clinical research experience, clinic/hospital work or volunteer experience, and/or knowledge of the research process.
• Bachelor's degree in health science, social science, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Work Schedule:

Our team members work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week between the hours of 10:00am-8:00pm. The days of the week that the Clinical Research Assistant is scheduled may vary. Weekend shifts are shared among the team. One or two weekend shifts per month, between our usual hours of 10:00am-8:00pm, is required.