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University of Michigan Clinical Research Assistant in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Clinical Research Assistant

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How to Apply

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.

Summary

This posting is for a full-time Research Assistant who will work on a neuroimaging research study in young adults, focused on identifying neural patterns associated with alcohol desistence or persistence. The Research Assistant will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan.

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.

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, 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

Responsibilities*

Characteristics Duties:

Knowledge of all eight Competency domains is expected:

  1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design

  2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

  3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation

  4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

  5. Study and Site Management

  6. Data Management and Informatics

  7. Leadership and Professionalism

  8. Communication and Teamwork

Responsibilities:

  1. Responsibilities include recruiting, screening, scheduling, and paying participants.

  2. Conducting in-person studying visits at the fMRI Lab, which involves consenting participants, setting up and monitoring fMRI tasks, and administering neuropsychological assessments.

  3. Sending follow-up assessments to participants via email.

  4. Keeping track of enrolled participants.

  5. Assisting in preparation of progress reports and other summary materials.

  6. Performing literature searches.

  7. Cleaning and scoring data for future analyses.

  8. Working collaboratively with other team members to fulfill the goals of the project.

  9. The potential exists to assist in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentations at conferences and workshops.

Required Qualifications*

  • High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

  • Must have exceptional:

  • organizational skills with keen attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.

  • computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn and develop additional computer skills.

  • communication skills (both oral and written).

  • Candidate should be comfortable discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use and mental health with participants.

  • Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on occasional school days-off, evenings, and weekends.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

  • 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.

  • Previous experience in a human science field and working with human participants.

  • Experience with statistical processing software, such as SPSS or R.

Work Schedule

Variable; will include occasional hours over weekends, if necessary, when scheduling participants for fMRI scans.

Work Locations

Rachel Upjohn Building, Functional MRI Laboratory

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250674

Working Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psych Substance Abuse

Posting Begin/End Date

6/21/2024 - 7/05/2024

Career Interest

Research

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