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 position will serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) - Clinic Research Group providing administrative support and assisting Research Nurses & Coordinators in the conduct of Clinical trials in inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 150 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want MichiganAnswers™. Help discover them.

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*

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Independent knowledge, skills, and abilities within all 8 competency domains is expected:

Due to the complex nature of Oncology Clinical Trials, a team comprised of clinical research coordinators specializing in data management, regulatory, or clinic coordination work together to cover all aspects of the clinical research coordinator role. The clinical research coordinator hired for this posting will specialize in Clinic. Examples of duties a successful candidate in this role will perform:

Clinical Research Coordinator - Assistant

This is an entry level position that provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently. This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long-term follow-up, and other non-interventional studies.

• Performs simple study procedures with accuracy.
• Understands protocol structure and how to interpret study requirements to ensure study compliance.
• Understands proper documentation techniques, as outlined in the ICH-GCP guidelines.
• May complete simple study reimbursement with partners such as the Human Subjects Incentive Program (HSIP) and the CTSU finance team.
• Demonstrates the ability to find and utilize information from EMR and databases/CTMS/EDC.
• May assist research coordinator in conduct of SIV; attends SIV.
• May assist in and attend monitor visits and/or audits.
• Serve as front desk support for the O-CTSU UH South office location.
• This role will be in-person onsite during regular business hours.
• Assist with coordinating meetings, schedule conference rooms, and communicate meeting logistics.
• Assist in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Oncology Clinical Trials Support Unit.
• Assist in providing comprehensive clerical support services for the O-CTSU staff including but not limited to ordering office supplies, organizing supply areas, maintaining inventories of office maintenance equipment, and performing a variety of professional and clerical duties to manage the day to day operations of the department.
• Assist with onboarding/off boarding checklists for new/transferring employees and orienting new staff to the O-CTSU policies and procedures.
• The candidate will be responsible for kit ordering, checking kits into inventory, and breaking down expired kits.
• Responsible for delivering/collecting equipment and documents requiring weekly trips between sites.
• The candidate will support activity such as managing specimen kits, scanning research documents into shared folders and anything else needed to support Clinical Research.
• The candidate will be using Microsoft Excel on a daily basis and should be very comfortable with that.
• They must also be able to demonstrate the following skills as part of their current/past work responsibilities: commitment to service excellence, confidentiality, flexibility, teamwork, collaborative skills, initiative, critical thinking, organizational skills, willingness to learn, and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possesses exemplary customer service skills and focus
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Driver's license is a requirement

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, some college; Health Science field preferred or related certification
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large, complex, healthcare setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• At least 2 years previous experience in clinical and clerical health care setting

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, core business hours. Occasionally evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or support patient care.

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 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 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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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