"Clinical Research Assistant - Term Limit"

This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position 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. This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies.

We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant to join our team. This person will be responsible for providing study support for clinical trials in the Division of Pain Research. This is a fast-paced clinical environment with a dynamic team. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a positive work environment, fostering comradery and encouraging professional development.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain. Achieving personalized pain management will transform care, while dedication to our guiding principles enriches the lives of our team members and those in the community.

Knowledge of 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

20% Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities (ex. Assist with screening participants for study eligibility & enroll with accuracy in various databases; May complete simple study reimbursement with partners; May provide lab results, not interpretation, to participants)

• Demonstrates ability to screen participants for study eligibility & enroll with accuracy in various databases.
• Performs simple study procedures with accuracy.
• Understands protocol structure and how to interpret study requirements to ensure study compliance.
• Understands proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
• May complete simple study reimbursement with partners such as the Human Subjects Incentive Program (HSIP) and the CTSU finance team.
• Demonstrates the ability to find and utilize information from EMR and databases/CTMS/EDC.
• May mark visits as planned/occurred in OnCore.
• May provide lab results, not interpretation, to participants.
• May maintain essential regulatory documents.
• May assist research coordinator in conduct of SIV; attends SIV.
• May assist in and attends monitor visits and or audits.
• May conduct site selection/qualification visits for potentially incoming clinical trials.

20% Data Coordinator Responsibilities (ex. May assist research coordinator in conduct of SIV; attends SIV; Enters data to complete forms (CRFs) on paper or in EDC)

• Demonstrates the ability to complete simple data collection during study visits (e.g., basic demographic information).
• Enters data to complete forms (CRFs) on paper, databases, or EDCs.
• Assists with collection of external medical records, CLIAs, CAPs, and radiology CDs as assigned.
• May administer minimal risk consents, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Checks own work and confirms accuracy.
• Demonstrates ability to perform concomitant medications abstraction.
• Uses various NCI AE grading scales.
• Builds patient research study charts.
• Demonstrates ability to resolve simple queries.
• Assists in quality control efforts (e.g., review of consents for signatures)

20% Regulatory Coordinator Responsibilities (ex. May work with regulatory support to collect essential documents and maintain regulatory binder (CVs, MD licenses, lab certifications, IRB rosters, lab norms, etc.); Assists with AEs and SAEs, ORIOS reporting; Uses proper documentation techniques as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.)

30% Administrative Responsibilities (ex. Provide other administrative support for study activity including scanning, filing, etc. of research documents; managing organization of research kits.)

• Demonstrates understanding of the clinical research objectives associated with the program.
• May communicate with study participants such as sending study correspondence via mail or email.
• May schedule subjects for research visits and FU appointments.
• May check study calendar for completion of study procedures.
• May manage study supply inventory.
• May utilize documents and systems to track recruitment and retention of participants.
• May complete and activate postings (advertisements, flyers, etc.) independently.
• May work with regulatory support to maintain regulatory binder (CVs, MD licenses, lab certifications, IRB rosters, UM lab norms, etc.)

10% Training (ex. May receiving task specific training to perform additional research duties as assigned.)

• PEERRS, HIPAA, CITI GCP
• Gains appropriate training & knowledge of EMR, CTMS, EDC, databases, etc. as assigned.
• Willing to learn and use available technology and systems to accomplish job requirements.
• Understands the disease process per program.
• Attends and participates in all training classes assigned to this level.

Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to a CRC-Senior.

Supervision Exercised: None

Required:

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.
• Phlebotomy certification or willingness to complete phlebotomy training upon hire

Desirable:

• Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable. 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 is desirable.
• 1+ years of experience in clinical pain research
• Has previously built forms in REDCap and Qualtrics
• Experience with investigator-initiated and federally sponsored clinical trials
• PEERRS, CITI, or NIH Protection of Human Subjects Training Certification

The work schedule for this position consists of regular business hours, M-F from 8-4:00pm. There may be occasional weekend or evening hours to accommodate participant availability.

This position is term-limited for about 2 years with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding.