Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Summary

The Multimodal Intelligence Lab (MINT Lab; Principal Investigator: Dr. Ian Kim, PhD) in the School of Kinesiology is seeking a part-time (50% effort) Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the team. The CRC will provide administrative oversight and study coordination of physical activity and sleep research with adolescents and young adults (often with metabolic and neurological disorders). The CRC will be responsible for executing and revising a set of protocols for participant-facing and back-end clinical trial functions, developed by the Principal Investigator, work with study participants, and collaborate with the study team to ensure the development and implementation of consistent system standards.

The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, organized, interpersonally-skilled, and able to work effectively under supervision.

Responsibilities
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Essential Functions are noted with an "EF"

Research Coordination (EF; 20%)

• Executing daily study operations by recruiting and retaining participants
• Managing and maintaining subject and laboratory study data
• Troubleshooting and solving routine problems for participants to preserve the integrity of the studies

Research Administration (EF; 15%)

• Supporting regulatory compliance following institutional policies
• Coordinating study schedules and related procedures
• Processing participant compensation and assisting with basic purchasing
• Assisting with lab operations, including safety measures and record keeping

Trial Reporting (EF; 10%)

• Monitoring and reporting on study progress
• Compiling data and documentation for project and funder reporting and safety monitoring

General Administration (5%)

• Supporting internal and external communications
• Training and supervising undergraduate personnel
• Collaborating with stakeholders and clinical decision support teams to ensure consistent system standards
• Assisting with grant, abstract, and manuscript preparation, including literature reviews, reference management, and submission coordination

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
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• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year of related research coordination or equivalent experience is required
• Experience with human subjects research
• Basic experience with spreadsheet and database management (e.g., Excel, REDCap)
• Familiarity with basic descriptive statistics and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for interacting with research participants and staff, with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with the school's core values

Desired Qualifications
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• 2 years of related research coordination or equivalent experience
• Experience with health behavior research using digital technology (wearables, mobile devices, internet)
• Experience with clinical trials focused on physical activity and sleep
• Interested in lifestyle interventions
• Comfort level with AI tools, with an interest in learning and integrating them into research workflow

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Modes 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,…