Clinical Research Coord Assoc

This clinical research coordinator (CRC) position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies depending on complexity that range from moderate to complex. Coordinator experience and mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Technician position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required. 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 is able to apply their skills to a broad range of different types of clinical studies, navigate available resources appropriately, effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal and operate e-clinical technologies with a reasonable degree of proficiency. This position can perform the majority of tasks independently and perform quality checks of their work. They also know where and how to identify appropriate resources and support and are able to discern when to escalate issues needing additional intervention. Key behavioral competency descriptors include demonstrate, implement, execute, and use.

• Under the direction of study PI to ensure clinical research related procedures are completed in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines.
• Screen, recruit, consent, and retain participants according to research protocols.
• Act as the primary point of contact for research participants.
• Schedule patient follow up visits, including ordering cardiac procedures and blood work.
• Perform non-invasive testing and administering questionnaires to patients.
• Serve as liaison between research teams and the study sponsor.
• Prepare and maintain Institutional Review Board applications, consent documents, and recruitment materials for standard and/or ceding applications.
• Data collection, data entry, and query management.
• Maintain an accurate Regulatory Binder for each study.
• Work with administrative staff to ensure appropriate billing for study related care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary to maintain the smooth operation of the research program.

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

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to a CRC-Lead and or Faculty Principal Investigator

Associate Level:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.)
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary.

Technician Level:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRAs Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.) or An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD. or Minimum 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.

Associate Level:

• 4+ years of direct related experience

Technician Level:

• Bachelors 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.

This position will primarily support work M-F during normal business hours. A hybrid schedule of on-site and work-from-home can be established based on active study needs.

This position may be underfilled at the CRC-Technician title based on selected candidates' qualifications.