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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

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks a candidate to assist on several different maternal and obstetrical health research projects.  The ideal candidate would have previous research experience in Women’s Health. This position requires an onsite presence as well as a flexible schedule (some nights and weekends) to accommodate collection of specimens on labor and delivery.

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*

Study Interactions and Collection

• Attain in-depth understanding of study protocol and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study procedures
• Reviewing real time medical records to match potential research participants with inclusion/exclusion criteria for active studies
• Approaching women in clinic or hospital, giving study overview, while being sensitive to environment and patients involved.
• Explaining study thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering any questions, following GCP/IRB and obtaining consent
• Scheduling subject visits or follow up interactions
• Facilitate communication between clinic/unit staff and study teams.
• Preparation datasheets, questionnaires, study related documents
• Tracking and communication with study subjects
• Subject incentive payment submissions and tracking
• Work with administrative units to procure supplies for the projects  
• Assist clinical investigator(s) with subject visits
• Complete subject documentation and follow up in online system 
• Biological specimen collection and processing

• Responsible for data entry and management for several studies
• Chart abstractions of data to enter in database(s) and source documentation
• Data cleaning and analysis
• Review collected data and perform data quality assurance of the collected data with the study monitor and statistician(s)

• Manage completed IRB applications (scheduled reviews, AE/ORIO)
• Assist PI with developing materials for submissions and amendments
• Consult with Clinical Trials Office (CTO) study team as needed for IRB updates, amendments, safety reporting (AE/ORIOs) and annual reviews. 
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, GOG and FDA regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Schedules, assists with preparation, and attends study initiation meetings, audits, and monitor visits.

• Various duties as needed

Required Qualifications*

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combined or related education and experience
• At least one year of human subjects research
• Background experience with a maternal population
• Experience with specimen collection and processing
• Flexible work schedule
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work in a team, as well as independently
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to multitask

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous experience with chart abstraction and data entry
• Previous experience with IRB submissions
• Prior health-related research experience in the area of obstetrics
• Previous experience with MiChart
• Experience with Qualtrics, RedCap, and Excel
• Experience with Central Biorepository
• Proficient in Microsoft suite

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.

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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.