Clinical Research Assistant; TEMP

Position: Clinical Research Assistant (TEMP)
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.

Job Summary

The Michigan Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a temporary Spine Clinical Research Assistant to support clinical research activities. The position will assist with chart review, research data collection and analysis, statistical work, literature review, and manuscript development. The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, and attentive to detail. This individual must be able to work independently, manage assigned research tasks, protect confidential information, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and other members of the research team.

This is a temporary, 0. 1 FTE appointment anticipated to last one year.

Responsibilities*

• Clinical Research Support
• Conduct medical record and chart reviews using approved research procedures.
• Collect and organize clinical research information from authorized data sources.
• Assist with maintaining research databases, spreadsheets, and study tracking tools.
• Review research records for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Help prepare data for analysis and presentation.
  Data and Statistical Support
• Assist with basic statistical analyses under the direction of the research team.
• Organize, clean, and validate research datasets.
• Help develop tables, figures, and summaries of research findings.
• Document analytic methods and maintain organized research files.
• Work with investigators to address data questions and resolve discrepancies.
  Manuscript and Scholarly Support
• Conduct literature searches and organize relevant publications.
• Assist with drafting and editing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Help prepare references, tables, figures, and supporting documentation.
• Incorporate feedback from faculty investigators and other research team members.
• Support the submission and revision of scholarly materials.
  Research Compliance and Administration
• Complete required institutional research and compliance training.
• Follow approved research protocols and departmental procedures.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain the confidentiality of research information.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned work.
• Support additional clinical research activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications *

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working with spreadsheets, data, or research documentation. Ability to manage assignments independently and meet established deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and research team members. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or comparable software.

Desired Qualifications*

Coursework or experience in clinical research, public health, statistics, data science, medicine, biology, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, or comparable tools.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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,…