Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate

Overview

This Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate (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.

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.

• Expert level 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
• Assist study team with aspects of clinical research coordination including identifying potential subjects, screening subjects, consenting and enrolling subjects, and collecting and managing patient and laboratory data for clinical research subjects.
• Collect specimens and monitor study subjects. Assist in monitoring of test results. Ensure integrity of specimens (collection, processing, shipping/packing, storing, labeling, tracking, etc.).
• Perform data management and results reporting, such as entering information into Case Report Forms (CRFs). Assist with collection of external medical records for study reporting purposes. Identify and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
• Prepare IRB submissions including initial applications, amendments, continuing reviews, progress reports, safety reports, and adverse event reports.
• Coordinate with M-CTSU staff to communicate with sponsors concerning progress of trials, budgeting, recruitment strategies, and policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between study team and sponsors, IRB, regulatory agencies, and others to maintain accurate communication of costs, policy changes, and regulatory issues. Support audits and monitor visits.
• Collaborate with the M-CTSU team to maintain good rapport and communication with research teams, faculty, patients and families.
• Prepare and organize space for study materials and equipment.
• May mentor and train other CRC staff through formal and informal presentations.
• Supervision:
  May provide functional supervision (training) of staff within the CRC Career Ladder.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Required:
  
  Certification through ACRP (CCRC) or SoCRA (CCRP) or equivalent; eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire; certification completed within six months of hire.
• Required:
  
  Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials.

• 6+ years of direct related experience.

This position will primarily support work Monday–Friday during normal business hours. Some after-hours may be required. Hybrid or remote work is at the discretion of the hiring department and subject to change. Includes occasional long hours on-site and potential physical requirements (moving up to 50 pounds).

Background screening and pre-employment drug testing are conducted in accordance with University policies. Posting has a minimum duration; the review and selection process may begin after the minimum posting period. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Job Opening
• Working Title:
  
  Clinical Research Coordinator Intermediate
• Job Title:
  
  Clinical Research Coord Inter
• Work Location:
  
  Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
• Mode:
  Hybrid
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Department: MM Research-Clin Trial Units
• Posting Begin: 1/26/2026 – 2/23/2026

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