Clinical Research Assistant

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 position will serve as a Clinical Research Assistant in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) - Clinic Research Group located in the Rogel Cancer Center providing research assistance to research teams for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 175 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want MichiganAnswers?. Help discover them.

This Clinical Research Assistant position will provide assistance for multiple clinical research studies. This position should be able to perform tasks and make decisions independently, consistently, and accurately, and demonstrate that they have achieved a moderate level of expertise in all their skills and abilities resulting in high quality work. It is presumed that this position can apply their skills to a broad range of tasks, navigate available resources appropriately and effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal. They also know where and how to identify appropriate resources and support and can discern when to escalate issues needing additional intervention. Key behavioral competency descriptors include demonstrate, implement, execute, and use.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

Due to the complex nature of Oncology Clinical Trials, a team comprised of clinical research coordinators specializing in data management, regulatory, or clinic coordination work together to cover all aspects of the clinical research coordinator role. The clinical research assistant hired for this posting will specialize in Clinic. Examples of duties a successful candidate in this role will perform:

• This is an entry level position that provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently.
• Assists with entering requiring information into databases and e-tools in a timely fashion to meet department needs and ensure timely processing of study requirements. Helps Research Coordinators and Research Nurses with any tasks required for research patients and research studies. Provides support to the Manager and the Clinic Research Group.
• Supports activity such as specimen collection, managing specimen kits, obtaining signatures, and delivering/collecting equipment and documents requiring weekly trip between sites. Activities include scanning research documents into MiChart and shared folders and anything else needed to support Clinical Research.
• This position reports directly to a CRC-Lead, CRC-Project Manager, or a unit Administrator.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, some college; Health Science field preferred or related certification
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large complex, healthcare setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Monday through Friday, core business hours. Occasionally evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or support patient care.

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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