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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 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks candidates to assist on the Environment, Leiomyomas, Latinas, and Adiposity Study (ELLAS). We are looking for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates to assist in the development of IRB documents and translation, recruitment, data collection, and obtaining informed consent. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This person will be a liaison between participants and the study team.

This position will be responsible for community outreach/clinic based recruitment; screen participants; manage data (collect, record and input hard and electronic study forms, and quality assurance); coordinate study visits/activities; perform accurate data collection; communicating with participants via email, text, or phone; work with health care providers on recruitment; serve as a resource and contact person for active protocols; communicate and relay data to entire study team and data entry; report weekly on subject enrollment and progress in studies and ensure compliance with the protocol and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The candidate will provide logistical support to the study on a daily basis in the field, including travel to the participating clinical sites; travel to sites throughout Michigan will be required. The candidate will work closely with the Lead Coordinator, Project Manager and Principal Investigator to meet study objectives.

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*Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination or education and experienceMust be fluent in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking)Must be comfortable handling biospecimensPrior health-related research experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to travel regularly to Detroit and other Michigan locations for study visitsAbility to work in a team as well as independentlyProactive and high attention to detailSaturday work days are requiredResponsibilities*

Screening/Recruitment

Work with lead coordinator and Project Manager on daily study activities and recruitment. Help identify sites and providers for study objectivesManage recruitment procedures, letters and phone calls to reach out to sites and potential participantsApproach potential participants, provide study overview, while being sensitive to environment andpeople involved.Explain study thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering any questions, following GCP Guidelines and IRB regulations and obtaining consentTravel to clinics in Detroit and SE Michigan to recruit and to perform study visits

Data Collection

Utilize data collection system/database to complete study data collection formsPrepare datasheets, questionnaires, study related documentsTracking and communication via email and phone for questionnaire and study related follow up with participants 

Data entry and cleaning

Data entry, cleaning and management within University of Michigan system Review collected data and perform data quality assurance of the collected data with the study team Create reports on the completeness and quality of the collected data

Study Reporting

Attain in-depth understanding of study design and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study proceduresReport on recruitment, enrollment, data and projects during team meetingsAssist with preparing tables, charts and graphs and editing of manuscripts/presentations/reportsDesired Qualifications*Clinical care experience including vital signs and handling of bio specimensCertified Nursing Assistant with CPR/First Aid Experience is desiredMiChart ExperienceExperience using REDCapPEERRS or CITI Human Subjects? Protection CertificationWorking knowledge of University of Michigan Policies and ProceduresModes 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

This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

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.