Clinical Research Coord Assoc (underfill Tech / Assoc.)

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 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.

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

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Biobanking. Screening and consenting patients, plan collection of biospecimens for multiple research studies. Ensure collection, deidentification, delivery, and collection of tracking information on biological samples from patients in the hospital. Work with MiChart, nurses, proceduralists, and patient-facing administrative employees to ensure the proper collection and handling of samples. Manages frozen samples and freezers as needed. Communicates plans to research laboratories with supervision. Problem solves and implements solutions as needed with freedom within position scope.
• Data. Collect data from cancer patients' charts and organize into established databases.
• Wet lab. Process blood/tissue samples, generate organoids and work with faculty in lab on pancreaticobiliary projects. Participate in lab/biobank meetings. Must work effectively in a team setting or autonomously, communicate effectively, and keep clear precise records. Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in regulatory management of IRB and establishing IRBs for future projects

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to the Faculty Principal Investigator.

Supervision Exercised: None.

CRC Associate:

• 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)
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional qualifying experience prior to applying.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

CRC Tech: 

• 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

CRC Assistant: 

• High school diploma or GED is necessary
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Master's degree preferred

2+ years experience working with tissue/blood/biological specimens, ideally in a research environment

Full-time position with typical business hours, Monday - Friday. 

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine (or unit specific name) 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 recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.