Clinical Research Coord Assoc

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How to Apply 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.

Job Summary

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate or Clinical Research Coordinator Technician in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU - Clinic Research Group) in the Rogel Cancer Center, providing study coordination support to faculty and research teams for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).

We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research innovation and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 175 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III.

As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development, and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want Michigan. Help discover them.

Clinical Research Coordinator 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.

Key Behavioral Competency Descriptors

• Demonstrate
• Implement
• Execute
• Use

Why Join Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 21 Match on retirement savings
• Responsibilities

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected
• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development and Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
• Study and Site Management
• Data Management and Informatics
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Communication and Teamwork

Due to the complex nature of Oncology Clinical Trials, a team comprised of clinical research coordinators specializing in data management, regulatory, or clinic coordination work together to cover all aspects of the clinical research coordinator role.

The clinical research coordinator hired for this posting will specialize in Clinic. Examples of duties a successful candidate in this role will perform:

• Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate
• Demonstrates understanding of protocol elements and requirements
• Demonstrates the ability to execute study procedures
• Describes protocol structure and explains how to interpret study requirements to ensure study compliance
• Demonstrates accurate implementation of protocol procedures
• Explains and performs non-GCP-related study management activities
• Performs study procedures with minimal supervision
• Troubleshoots simple subject issues appropriately
• Ensures integrity of specimen management, collection, processing, packaging, shipping, storing, labeling, and tracking
• Clinical Research Coordinator - Technician
• Performs moderately complex study procedures with accuracy
• Troubleshoots simple subject concerns appropriately
• Assesses studies for execution and troubleshoots potential implementation issues
• Completes simple to moderately complex data collection during study visits
• May work with CTSUs to reconcile financial accounts for study participants
• Assists with local quality control efforts

Required Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate
• Bachelors Degree in Health Science or equivalent in combined education and clinical research experience
• 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 Professional (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 within six months of date of hire
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary
• Clinical Research Coordinator - Technician
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator - Associate
• 4 years of direct related experience
• Clinical Research Coordinator - Technician
• Bachelors Degree in Health Science field preferred or related certification
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large complex healthcare setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday core business hours
• Occasionally evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or support patient care
• Positions that are eligible for hybrid or remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department
• Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment

Underfill Statement

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

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.