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Clinical Research Coord Assoc (with Tech/Asst. underfill)- Term limited

Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (with Tech/Asst. underfill) – Term Limited 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 The Judith Tam ALK Lung Cancer Research Initiative in the Rogel Cancer Center Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology is a team science, collaborative program that advances precision medicine for patients with cancer, including ALK+ NSCLC. The initiative focuses on accelerating progress in discoveries related to the pathogenesis, progression, treatment, and prevention of ALK‑driven lung cancers. In this role, you will join a multidisciplinary team focused on researching ALK+ lung cancers of patients presenting at the University of Michigan as well as partnering institutions. The position may also involve assistance with other cancer site studies. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills, timely execution, high‑level data management skills, and strong attention to detail. This self‑starter will coordinate the clinical research efforts to fulfill the mission and vision of the ALK Initiative.

Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health‑care 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 employs over 30,000 people and is dedicated to attracting, inspiring, and developing outstanding individuals in medicine, sciences, and healthcare. Working here gives you the opportunity to contribute to a world‑class academic health system.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Competency Domains

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

Responsibilities

Work closely with the current study team to coordinate and execute aspects of sponsor and/or investigator‑initiated clinical trials, including screening, consenting, patient communication, data abstraction and entry, attending research meetings, and regulatory management tasks.

Achieve an in‑depth understanding of study protocols and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study procedures.

Perform screening and coordinate recruitment efforts with key stakeholders to obtain specimens from both U‑M and partnering institutions, including attending tumor boards and study meetings.

Conduct direct and professional interaction with study patients in a clinical, virtual, and phone setting and act as a liaison between patients, investigators, and laboratory team.

Assist with tissue/sample procurement and transport, patient interaction, patient onboarding, and sample preparation for multi‑omic analysis.

Manage patient research data accurately in an organized and timely manner.

Register patients and manage clinical study data in OnCore (study setup, subject registration, tracking, and ongoing data entry/QC).

Administer and maintain a REDCap repository integrating clinical and biospecimen metadata; produce non‑PHI exports for analysis and reporting.

Perform data modeling, analysis, and visualization, preferring experience with R and/or Python (and SQL where appropriate) and familiarity with SPSS, GraphPad Prism, and Tableau.

Partner with and provide day‑to‑day guidance to a software developer to build and maintain a genomic sample database that integrates clinical, sequencing, image, and drug‑testing datasets; establish data standards, refresh/update workflows, and automate validation/QC checks.

Coordinate research activities across faculty investigators and research staff.

Assist with creating study/research related documents, graphics, and presentations for Initiative‑wide use.

Present clinical team recruitment, data, and study status at ALK team meetings.

Assist with miscellaneous tasks as required by the research group, including but not limited to visitor itineraries and tours, abstracts, presentations, and publications.

Required Qualifications

CRC Associate

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.

Certification is required through ACRP as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or SOCRA as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at hire and complete or pass the certification within six months of date of hire.

Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary.

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, or an advanced degree in a health‑related area 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.

CRC Assistant

High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Desired Qualifications

CRC Associate

4+ years of directly related experience.

Experience performing end‑to‑end statistical analysis and reporting using modern analytical tools such as R and/or Python, SQL, SPSS/SAS/Stata, and delivering reproducible workflows (notebooks) from raw data through validated results and visualizations.

CRC Tech

Bachelor’s 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.

CRC Assistant

Associate 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.

Work Schedule This is a 2‑year term‑limited position with the possibility to extend based on funding and performance. Full‑time working M‑F in person on‑site, with the requirement of schedule flexibility for early morning and evening hours, occasional travel, and rare weekends. This is NOT a remote position.

Additional Information At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction‑in‑Force (RIF) benefits. This term‑limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time and you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U‑M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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