Clinical Research Technician

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.

This posting is for a full-time Clinical Research Technician position who will work on a groundbreaking large-scale national collaborative research project called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (abcdstudy.org) as well as an adolescent neurofeedback research study. The ABCD Study is following 12,000 children, aged 9 and 10 at outset, over 10 years - the study is currently collecting data for year 8 and 9.

This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The Research Assistant will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.

• 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

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Position specific responsibilities include conducting follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments. This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, urine and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants. The individual will also assist with scheduling, completion, and progress of imaging and non-imaging appointments as well as data QC.

Responsibilities for the neurofeedback study include supporting study start-up; recruitment, screening, and scheduling of adolescent study participants; conducting in-person and remote study visits; data entry and management; and assisting with regulatory activities.

This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to a Clinical Research Coordinator Project Manager.

• Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)

or

An advanced degree in a health-related areas such as:
Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD.

or

Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work proactively and independently.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use with participants and their families. Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on school days-off, evenings and weekends.

• Bachelors degree in health science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is required.
• An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
• Experience administering diagnostic interviews and other Neurocognitive test batteries and experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred.
• Candidates able to make at least a two-year commitment preferred.
• Previous experience working on the ABCD study is preferred.
• Your own transportation is required for this position.

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