Clinical Research Coord Assoc; Tech​/Asst. underfill- Term limited

Clinical Research Coord Assoc (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.

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 to advance precision medicine for patients with cancer, including ALK+ NSCLC. Through the creation of a diverse multidisciplinary team and broad collaborations we are focused on accelerating progress in discoveries related to the pathogenesis, progression, treatment, and prevention of ALK driven lung cancers.

The overarching purpose of this initiative is to foster rapid adoption of key discoveries that directly enhance the quality and length of life of patients.

In this position, 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. Assistance with other cancer site studies may also be included. The ideal candidate would have exceptional interpersonal skills, timely execution, high level data management skills, and high attention to detail. This self-starter would be responsible for helping coordinate the clinical research efforts to fulfill the mission and vision of the ALK Initiative.

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.

* This is a 2-year-term limited in-person position with the possibility to extend it based on funding and performance.

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

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

• 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 will include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the current study team to coordinate and execute aspects of sponsor and/or investigator-initiated clinical trials. These activities include, but are not limited to: screening, consenting, patient communication, data abstraction and entry, attending research meetings, and regulatory management tasks.
• Achieve in-depth understanding of study protocols and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study procedures.
• Perform screening and coordinate recruitment efforts with various key stakeholders to obtain specimens from both U-M and partnering institutions. This includes attending tumor boards and study meetings.
• Conduct direct and professional interaction with study patients in a clinical, virtual, and phone setting and act as liaison between patients, investigators, and laboratory team.
• Assist with tissue/sample procurement and transport, patient interaction,…