Clinical Research Technician (Underfill)

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.

We are looking for a skilled, self-motivated individual to serve on clinical and health services projects in Ophthalmology. Our team works to improve quality of care of patients with eye diseases through telemedicine and community engagement. Key job responsibilities include recruiting study participants, ophthalmic testing, conducting study visits including informed consent, administering surveys and data entry. This position is located in Flint, MI.

• Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including but not limited to conducting study visits with study participants including participant recruitment, informed consent and administering surveys
• Data entry into research databases requiring skillful attention to detail
• Work collaboratively by maintaining a good rapport and communication with research teams and faculty, as well as patients and clinic staff
• Staff members are expected to work independently when appropriate and regularly exercise good judgment in setting priorities, resolving operational problems, and applying policies, procedures, and methods, while maintaining the strictest of confidentiality at all times
• Perform ophthalmic testing such as refraction, OCT and IOP.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Minimum 1 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.
• Collaborative and collegial, demonstrates integrity
• Respectful and compassionate attitude
• Strong computing skills
• Excellent patient customer service
• Receptive to feedback and willing to grow in this position, which involves learning many new tasks
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adhere to strict confidentiality policies
• Ophthalmic technician skills as this position requires refraction, OCT and multiple ophthalmic testing.

Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• For positons with FDA regulated study responsibilities: a Health Science field and understanding of medical terminology preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a field of social science (e.g. public health) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience with Excel and REDCap
• Electronic medical record experience
• Experience in conducting clinical research, data collection, and data analysis
• Experience working with patients in a clinical care environment
• Knowledge of research protocols and methodologies

The ideal candidate will show personal initiative in managing work assignments by organizing, prioritizing work in coordination with the PI, and completing tasks on deadlines. The candidate must be able to work independently, work and communicate with the larger team, and regularly exercise judgment in the application research protocols. This position requires strong interpersonal skills a person who is approachable and compassionate and has the ability to think on one's feet in sensitive or difficult situations. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

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