Clinical Research Coord Assoc/Tech/Assist

A full time clinical research coordinator position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Lona Mody, MD, M.Sc, in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan Health System. Funded by various federal projects, we are studying the translational epidemiology of multi-drug resistant organisms and infections in institutional settings as well as designing innovative interventions to reduce these adverse outcomes. Our two most recent projects include: 1) a CDC-funded multisite study to understand viral transmission dynamics and kinetics within nursing homes and 2) an industry-funded clinical trial studying the effects of an external device on catheterized patients quality of life and clinical outcomes.

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.

Clinical Coordinator and Fieldwork Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to nursing home facilities to:
  • identify potential subjects
  • obtain informed consents from subjects and their legal representatives and enroll them to patient-oriented studies 
• Collect specimens from enrolled subjects 
• Coordinate and facilitate correct timing of study visits and procedures with patients and staff
• Communicate with nurses, CNAs, infection preventionists, managers, administrators, and other clinical staff at enrolled nursing homes to convey research objectives and findings, as appropriate
• Collect and enter survey responses for enrolled subjects (both residents and employees)
• Abstract data by collecting demographic and clinical data from various sources in participants medical record and enter into REDCap or similar database
• Identify and participate in the planning of educational interventions
• Work closely with the research team to ensure accurate collecting and recording of data; develop a working understanding of the data that is being collected and the content area under study
• Assist with other nursing home on-site activities, including specimen collection, and participation in education interventions to prevent MDRO transmission in nursing homes

Data Coordinator Responsibilities

• Conduct data cleaning, developing a system to conduct data checks, developing 2x2 tables initially and formal data tables in final manuscripts as well as grants, make suggestions to improve data collection processes
• Write and edit basic statistical programs to clean, manage, merge and analyze data, and prepare data reports to participating sites with meticulous attention to detail. 
• Assist in laboratory with microbiology cultures and data entry

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participates in regular study meetings, presents project related updates and issues in joint team meetings with opportunities to present at national meetings.

Training

• PEERRS, HIPAA, CITI GCP
• Attends and participates in all training assigned to this level

Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to a Project Manager and Faculty Principal Investigator.

Supervision Exercised : None.

Associate:

• Bachelors 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 prior to applying.)
• Minimum 2 years 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.)  

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. (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.  

Assistant: 

• High school diploma or GED is necessary. 

Associate:

• 4+ years of direct related experience.
• Experience working with long-term care facilities or infection prevention & control programs 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. 

Technician: 

• Bachelors 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. 

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. 

Monday through Friday, core business hours.  Surge events: in the event of a project-defined surge event, evening or work hours will be required to complete project objectives. The default schedule for the position is 9-5, with flexibility available depending on the candidate and occasional needs for weekend and evening appointments with study participants.

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

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