Clinical Research Technician/ Assistant Underfill - 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 Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center is seeking a clinical research technician/assistant for an innovative and large prospective cohort study at the University of Michigan. Join our dynamic interdisciplinary team of experts in Allergy, Immunology, Epidemiology, Obstetrics, and Genetics as we investigate the pathogenesis of food allergy and other allergic conditions.

As a clinical research technician/assistant for M-SIBS, a birth cohort examining the development of food allergies, you will play a key role in the study's data collection by helping with study participant recruitment, data and biospecimen collection, scheduling study visits and the family experience. We are looking for a candidate who can autonomously recruit participants, collect biospecimens, perform home visits, and schedule participants. The candidate will help to ensure compliance with pre-established work scope responsibilities with a focus on completion of duties within established periods to meet study objectives while utilizing study protocol standards. This individual will also collaborate with other study coordinators within a large team-based science initiative with the goal of professional growth as the study progresses. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your skills and contribute to groundbreaking research.

This job is a 100% (40 hours/week) effort.

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies. As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Assistant position on the Michigan Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required.

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.

Responsibilities*

RESEARCH TASKS (75%) INCLUDE

• Acting as a study coordinator while recruiting participants, determining eligibility, consenting, scheduling study visits, and compensating participants
• Preparing recruitment materials and introducing study to in-person pregnancy classes
• Assisting with REDCap data entry related to study visits and biospecimen collection
• Scheduling participant visits
• Tracking and maintaining data collection efforts with participant research visits
• Processing data using software including: RedCap, LabVantage, MiChart (Epic)
• Collecting biospecimen samples from participants at Michigan Blood Draw Stations, while they are admitted at Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, and at their homes.
• Work flexible hours "on call" related to birth sample collection. This will require work during nights and weekends and holidays. Call shifts are 1 week out of every 6 weeks.
• Working with lab staff to ensure biospecimens are handled appropriately and safely.
• Completing participant compensation payments with the Michigan Medicine human subjects incentive payments (HSIP) system

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS (25%) INCLUDE

• Managing purchase of recruitment supplies, coordinating purchases with research project manager and other administrative staff as needed
• Maintaining stock for biospecimen collection
• Collaborating with senior coordinators to purchase supplies and to maintain stock for oral food challenges. Collaborating with senior coordinators to purchase supplies and to maintain stock for oral food challenges
• Mailing out holiday cards to participants
• Creating, printing, and laminating flyers and taking them to different UM clinics

Required Qualifications*

Clinical Research Technician

• Associate's 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 OR
• An advanced degree in a health-related area such as Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD OR
• Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patient care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.
• Knowledge of basic MS Office Suite applications and Google applications
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 lbs
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

For Underfill Clinical Research Assistant Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic MS Office Suite applications and Google applications
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 lbs
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrates understanding of the research objectives associated with the project.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in health science, social science, or biological sciences or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Detail oriented and ability to complete tasks with high levels of reliability
• Medical assistant or certified nursing assistant certificate
• An understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in a large complex health care setting
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Experience working with postpartum families, babies and young children
• Previous experience with EPIC and RedCap
• Experience working with families with food allergies

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 the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited appointment ending after approximately 2 years with the possibility of renewal on need, available funding and candidate performance. At the end of the stated term, the 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.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Clinical Research Technician/ Assistant Underfill - Term-Limited

Clinical Research Technician

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

Medical School

MM Mary H Weiser Food Allergy

1/09/2026 - 2/08/2026

Research