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

The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to help with the overall management of the MioncoSeq program and RedCap database.  The MCTP consists of faculty, research staff, fellows, students and volunteers. MCTP employs cutting-edge genomic, proteomic, and bioinformatic approaches on clinical biospecimens to identify novel cancer biomarkers and therapeutic targets.  The mission of the Center is to facilitate the discovery, validation, and implementation of candidate target genes/proteins in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy.  The Center employs a multi-disciplinary approach, engaging talent from diverse disciplines ranging from medicine, pathology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, engineering, cytogenetics, and molecular therapeutics. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate collects and manages patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Assist in completing all patient research data with management; prepare appropriate documents for physicians and/or clinical trial team members. Manage and coordinate data related to patient participation in studies, and workflow as needed by multiple studies.  Coordinate recruitment of patients and consent patients for each study.  Work with clinic staff to obtain blood and tissue specimens. Once the requisition and patient information are collected, enter the research and clinical information into MioncoLIMS in a timely manner. Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline. Ideal candidate will continue to build knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers for overall improvement in processes. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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 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 world's 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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Manage and coordinate: email physicians and clinics when prospective patients are coming in for appointments.  Have all necessary study documents available and ready for physicians.
• In-person, electronic or phone consent patients and mail research kits.
• Recruitment of patients: Work with clinical teams, physicians, CLIA lab and clinical trials to ensure all paperwork is accurate and filed appropriately for each study.
• Communicate daily and send email updates to CLIA labs so expectations of samples are known.
• Scan documents and other paperwork as necessary.
• Manage and annotate patients, events and samples in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Follow up with physicians/patients on patient status for the outcome database.
• Working in MiChart, LIMS, Excel, Word, and RedCap applications daily.
• Able to extract relevant medical information from patient chart and enter into RedCap or other database and create summary documents as well generate tables and figures for the manuscript.
• Assist and support MioncoSeq lab clinical faculties.

Required Qualifications*

• MS or MPH degree in Health Science or equivalent in combined education and clinical and Lab 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 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. 
• Minimum 1-2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. 
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving ability, as well as the ability to work under pressure, re-prioritize tasks independently, and meet deadlines with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and attention to detail with strong follow-through skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively.
• Strong passion for ideas, learning, and knowledge and ability to adapt to changing needs.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of University and Michigan Medicine Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of different locations all throughout UH to meet with patients, obtain patient samples.
• PEERRS (Program for the Education and Evaluation of Responsible Research and Scholarship) Certifications

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/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. Learn more about the work modes.

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.