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.
This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. In addition to general study activities, this role will deliver structured health coaching sessions as part of research protocols. The Clinical Research Health Coach supports participant engagement, assists with behavioral intervention delivery, and supports the conduct of clinical research studies such as registries, long-term follow-up cohorts, and qualitative research. This position will not independently coordinate clinical trials.
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.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:
Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to Program Manager or Clinical Research Coordinator Senior.
Supervision Exercised: None.
CRC Technician
CRC Assistant:
Clinical Research Technician
Clinical Research Assistant
This position is fully in-person and may require evening or Saturday availability to accommodate participant scheduling needs, 40 hours per week; exceptions may be considered to allow a fixed 20-40 hours a week part-time position (e.g., 3 days per week).
Burlington Building, Ste 100, Rm 1025 or Domino Farms, Lobby M, Ste 3100
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
This position may be underfilled at the CRC-Assistant title based on selected candidates, qualifications. In addition to general study activities, this role will deliver structured health coaching sessions as part of research protocols. The Clinical Research Health Coach supports participant engagement, assists with behavioral intervention delivery, and supports the conduct of clinical research studies such as registries, long-term follow-up cohorts, and qualitative research. This position will not independently coordinate clinical trials.
This position is term-limited for about 2 years with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.
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.
This position may require occasional evening or weekend availability to accommodate participant scheduling needs.
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.
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.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
