Clinical Research Technician / Assistant

Details

Posted: 2026-06-05

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 278166

The Division of Rheumatology Scleroderma team is looking for a highly motivated, self-starting Clinical Research Technician to manage clinical trials and observational studies for the program. In this role, you will be supporting a multidisciplinary team of researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing research and improving care for patients with scleroderma and its related complications.

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies. As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Assistant position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required.

Clinical Research Technician/Assistant Underfill

• Performs study procedures with minimal supervision; Schedules, assists with preparation for, and attends study initiation meetings, monitors, and audits; Ensures integrity of specimen management (collection, processing, packing/shipping, storing, labeling, tracking, etc.)
• Demonstrate understanding of protocol elements/requirements and demonstrate the ability to execute study procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and mitigate the potential for protocol non-compliance.

Data Coordinator Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to document data in accordance with ALCOA-C principles.

Regulatory Coordinator Responsibilities

• Recognize situations requiring prompt escalation and demonstrate actions to minimize risks

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with creating posters, abstracts, and articles

Training

Participates in trainings specifically for certification as a Clinical Research Professional

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Set-up unit wide systems or policies and manage a team of clinical research professionals (or portfolios) in 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

Supervision Exercised: None

Technician Level:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.

Assistant Level:

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.

This position will be onsite 5 days per week.

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