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Job Summary

The Program in Research and Innovation on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes (PRIMO), housed within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our fast-growing obstetrics research team. This person will be key in providing clinical trial study support and day to day management of multiple investigator-initiated, prospectively enrolling research projects, with the overarching goal of improving maternal and infant health outcomes. This position requires a flexible schedule, with some evening/weekend coverage, and ability to work at various Michigan Medicine locations.

This position will primarily support research for the Cardio-Obstetrics Learning Lab (COLLAB), a program focused on maternal cardiovascular and high-risk obstetrical health research studies. 

CRC STATEMENT:

This clinical research coordinator (CRC) position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies of any complexity. Coordinator experience and mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Associate position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required. This position should begin to serve on various clinical research committees at the University level. This position demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge along with the ability to support, guide, train, and demonstrate the implementation of study related activities. This position applies critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills across a wide variety of clinical studies. This position contributes to the development of new processes, procedures, and tools to enhance clinical research activities across the competency domains and conducts quality assurance/quality control checks on their work. This level of CRC continues to build on their competency foundation by making greater investments in their ongoing continuing education and professional development. Key behavioral competency descriptors include: Design, demonstrate, develop, guide, and support.

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.

Responsibilities*

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Expert level knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

Scientific Concepts and Research DesignEthical Participant Safety ConsiderationsInvestigational Products Development and RegulationClinical Study Operations (GCPs)Study and Site ManagementData Management and InformaticsLeadership and ProfessionalismCommunication and Teamwork

Specific duties will include:

Study Interactions and Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities

Oversee and assist multiple investigators and collaborators Work effectively with individuals making a wide range of reproductive health decisionsCoordinate research efforts with multiple principal investigators, the Cardio-Obstetrics clinic, and research subjectsScreen, recruit, approach and consent pregnant and postpartum individuals with cardiovascular conditions or elevated cardiovascular risk, giving study overview while being sensitive to environment and patients involved.Attain in-depth understanding of cardio-obstetric study protocol and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study proceduresExplaining studies thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering questions and following GCP/IRB and obtaining consentExecute study visits and study related proceduresTriage complex study concerns appropriatelyCollect of human biospecimens, as well as processing, preparing and shipping specimens to outside institutions according to study protocol requirements.Run protocolized, supervised experiments or assays in a laboratory setting.Submit Human Subjects Incentive Program (HSIP) requestsCollaborate with medical staff to facilitate and optimize the care of research patientsDevelop and monitor protocols and infrastructure for clinical studiesTrack, document and report on study progressReview real time medical records to match potential research participants with inclusion/exclusion criteria for active studiesSchedule subject visits and follow up interactions by facilitating communication between clinic/unit staff and investigators/study teamPerform study-specific testing and oversee specialized research devices and equipment Investigate, modify, and integrate new procedures as neededServe as primary liaison between study staff, subjects, investigators, other departments, and sponsors.Working with Research Pharmacy in ordering and obtaining study medicationTravel to various Michigan Medicine sitesProvide overnight and weekend on-call dutiesAbility to be at work location in less than 45 minsVarious duties as needed

Data Responsibilities

Assist in the development of data collection instruments and study specific databases Chart abstraction and data entry into various databases Triage complex data concerns appropriatelyRoutinely monitors integrity, quality, and security of data collection for multiple research databases. Resolve data quality queries.Assist in analysis.Various duties as needed

Regulatory Responsibilities

Assist PI and study team in submitting and maintaining IRB (eResearch) applications including scheduled continuing reviews and adverse event reporting (events that either occurs in UM research subjects or subjects from other centers in multi-site studies) and other reportable information and occurrences.Ensure compliance with study protocols, good clinical practice guidelines and FDA regulations Assist with any documentation preparation, organization and any regulatory need for institutional and external monitoring visitsResponsible for maintaining laboratory standards and expectations as well as associated mandatory certificationsWorking with Research Pharmacy, study medication and chain of custody

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree 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 certification is required within six months of date of hire. Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary.Demonstrate ability to work successfully while meeting competing deadlinesFlexible work scheduleDemonstrated ability to prioritize and exercise good judgementDemonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals making a wide range of reproductive health decisionsHigh attention to detail and accuracyPrevious experience with chart abstraction and/or data entryExcellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groupsDemonstrated ability to work well under time constraints and meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team. Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, analytical, and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated coordination, time management and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to perform the majority of tasks independently and perform quality checks of their workPersonal transportation to support various work locationsDesired Qualifications*4+ years of direct related experienceExperience working with on cardiovascular or maternal health studiesPrevious experience with MIChart/Epic, REDCap, and QualtricsDemonstrates the ability to create and manage databases.Familiarity with basic science techniques and specimen processing.Exposure to, experience in, and/ or enthusiasm for cardiovascular medicine as it pertains to obstetric populationsDedication to the betterment of women?s health through the conduct of rigorous scienceWork Schedule

Hours vary depending on the study needs; general hours are usually Monday-Friday within the 7am-5pm range. On call duties require evening and weekend hours with on-call assignments approximately monthly. Must be able to be at work location in less than 45 mins.

Work LocationsCoordinator work is currently being conducted on-sitePrimary location is at the main medical campus in University Hospital South (UH South); with regular work activities at VonVoightlander Women?s Hospital, and other Michigan Medicine locations.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.

Additional Information

Supervision Received:

This position reports directly to the COLLAB Principal Investigator and the PRIMO Leadership team 

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.