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.
To assist with research activities within the Support, Health, and Resilient Engagement in Daily Life (SHARED) Experiences Lab directed by Dr. Courtney Polenick in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. Key projects funded by the National Institute on Aging focus on family caregivers and older adults living with Alzheimer?s disease and related dementias. The overall goal of this research program is to identify potentially modifiable daily experiences (e.g., daily stress and sleep patterns) within care dyads (i.e., family caregivers and the people they support) that influence health and well-being over time.
With guidance from faculty and research personnel, the Research Technician Associate will perform a variety of tasks under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator.
- The Research Technician Associate will administer and score standardized neuropsychological tests; complete participant check-in calls; transcribe recorded interview data; and perform literature searches.
- The Research Technician Associate will assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, and grant proposals.
- There will be opportunities to collaborate on papers, posters, and presentations for scientific meetings.
- The Research Technician Associate will work independently and collaboratively with other team members to fulfill the goals of the projects.
- Additional responsibilities include:
- Supporting coordination and administration of protocol visits under the guidance of the Clinical Research Coordinator, tracking research-related supplies, detailed record-keeping, filing, preparing study mailings and newsletters, the sending and receiving of study equipment, and other duties as assigned.
- The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the willingness to develop additional skills related to data entry and survey administration tools (e.g., REDCap) are required. The successful candidate must be willing to travel, occasionally, within the state of Michigan and have reliable transportation.
- The ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules as needed (including some evenings and weekends) is required.
- A bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Academic knowledge of a health science discipline, such as public health, psychology, social work, or related behavioral sciences is highly desired.
- Previous clinical or research experience, particularly with adult and/or geriatric populations and minoritized populations, is highly desired but not required.
This is a full-time position; 40 hours/week Monday through Friday, core hours are 9 AM to 5 PM but could potentially change based on operational needs and required meetings.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of the resume. The cover letter should address the candidate?s specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
