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We are seeking highly motivated, detail oriented, and self-led candidates to be part of our growing team of researchers dedicated to improving public health, reducing stigma from substance use, and enhancing access to care and well-being.
The Clinical Research Technician will support day-to-day study activities on one or more multi-year research studies. Tasks include study participation outreach and engagement, enrollment and data collection, and administrative support for study activities and interventions. Additionally, tasks may include conducting and interpreting assessments, qualitative interviewing, risk assessments, supporting staff training, and database maintenance. Other day-to-day study-related tasks may include assisting with recruitment and informed consent, participant tracking, writing and testing study procedures, data entry and coding, quality assurance procedures, etc.
This position is a great opportunity to gain additional training and expertise in content areas including substance use disorder care in the community, motivational interviewing approaches, qualitative interviewing and analysis and others. The Clinical Research Technician will also gain key skills in human subjects research process from start to finish, gain experience in 1:1 participant contact and expand knowledge on the intersection of community engagement and innovative research to improve risk reduction and substance use prevention services, particularly in underserved rural areas. This position provides the opportunity to work with a thriving and positive team, connect directly with patients and community experts, support the delivery of user-centered tools and interventions, and opportunities for career mentoring and growth in the field of substance use disorders.
Experience as part of a team with all 8 competency domains is expected:
- Scientific Concepts and Research Design
- Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
- Investigation Products Development and Regulation
- Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
- Study and Site Management
- Data Management and Informatics
- Leadership and Professionalism
- Communication and Teamwork
In this role, the Clinical Research Technician will:
- Perform in-person and remote participant facing research activities including (but not limited to): engaging potential participants, screening for eligibility, conducting informed consent procedures, coordinating and scheduling research visits, and completing data collection and entry via survey/qualitative interviews/panels, etc.
- Support research administrative tasks including (but not limited to): obtain and monitor recruitment supplies, participant remuneration, quality assurance audits, database development/testing, staff training on RA tasks
- Enter research data into database software and support database management, troubleshooting, and refinement (e.g REDCap, Qualtrics, MS Excel)
- Adhere to institutional regulations and study protocols related to patient confidentiality, safety, data integrity, and quality, as well as study scripts, workflows, documentation requirements, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide support for project interventions (i.e., connecting patients with community resources , navigating patient contacts, conducting risk assessments)
- Administrative tasks: work alongside project staff to ensure successful completion of daily operations. Assist with event scheduling and planning, including monitoring continuing education credits and supporting advisory boards. May help with writing and implementing study procedures.
- Escalate complex clinical, ethical, safety, regulatory, or protocol-related concerns to study leadership in a timely manner.
- Additional tasks as necessary to meet the goals of the grant and study participants.
- The job will require engaging clinics and staff in rural communities; therefore, strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, including excellent assessment and written and verbal communication skills is required.
- Excellent assessment and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow strict study protocols, regulatory rules, and data entry requirements is required.
- Ability to take independent initiative, with strong attention to detail and organization. Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving ability, and strong record-keeping skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills. Strong time-management skills and ability to set and meet goals, working both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work and engage with teams remotely, thus ability to independently navigate technology and remote communication is required.
- Ability to cultivate safe and professional working relationships with colleagues on research teams and at research sites, and study participants.
- Ability to work with and advocate for a diverse range of participants (staff and patients) is required as role will serve a widespread and vulnerable population.
- Ability to work and engage with participants and teams remotely; therefore, access and comfort with technology, remote communication, virtual meeting platforms, and electronic documentation systems is required.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the office in Ann Arbor, MI, with possible travel to rural clinics or community sites throughout the State of Michigan.
Clinical Research Technician
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.)
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