• Study Coordinator (1 yr Term Limited)

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Study Coordinator (1 yr Term Limited)

    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.

    Job Summary

    The Mood Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a research assistant to assist with several clinical research projects in mood disorders, including maintaining an interventional psychiatry research registry as well as working with senior faculty and research personnel in organizational and administrative details pertaining to clinical trials. This work will focus on recruitment activities, data entry, and maintenance of research databases. Interaction with adults with mood disorders will be a significant component.

     

    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*

    + Coordinate with various interventional psychiatry clinics and the depression and bipolar clinics for patient recruitment

    + Enter data and provide ongoing maintenance activities with key research databases, primarily using REDCap, Excel, and Qualtrics

    + Assist in maintenance of documents and progress reports for the IRB

    + Run reports in the Electronic Medical Record (MiChart) to identify candidates for research and to collect data

    + Assist faculty and research staff in scheduling, screening, and consenting individuals for research studies

    + Coordinate study visits and follow-up of study participants

    + Assist in the administration of questionnaires and surveys, both paper and electronic, to research participants

    + Communicate with external partners such as study sponsors or outside academics who are involved in the research projects

    + Collect data, file hardcopies and enter data into appropriate electronic systems

    + Perform other study procedures as required by study protocols, such as taking vital signs, taking individuals to the lab for blood collection, etc.

    Required Qualifications*

    + A bachelor's degree in a health science or social science discipline

    + Minimum 1 year experience

    + Experience with patients with mood disorders

    + Experience in administering scales or questionnaires

    + Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Windows, Outlook email/ calendaring, Excel, Powerpoint, Word

    + Experience with various electronic tools including Dropbox, Qualtrics, REDCap, Medidata

    + Basic knowledge of U-M research activities, including the IRB,

    + Outstanding oral and written communication skills and organizational skills emphasizing detail, accuracy

    + Ability to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced office environment

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Academic knowledge in psychology, social work, public health, or related behavioral sciences

    + Previous clinical experience in mental health

    + Previous clinical trial experience, particularly federally regulated research

    + Experience in managing data and data analysis (SAS, SPSS, etc)

    + Knowledge of Mood disorders

    + Experience with MiChart or other electronic health records

    + Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and certification

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Monday- Friday 830AM - 5PM, occasional early start at 7:30AM.

     

    Work Locations

     

    Outpatient psychiatry at Rachel Upjohn Building, some hospital and remote work

     

    Modes of Work

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

    Additional Information

    **This is a term-limited appointment as grant funding is only confirmed available for 1 yr.** At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you 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.

     

    Note: One year full time position, renewable depending on funding.

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    E-Verify

     

    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.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    264585

     

    Working Title

     

    Study Coordinator (1 yr Term Limited)

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Area Specialist Assoc

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    6/04/2025 - 6/28/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research