RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)

How to Apply: A cover letter is required to be considered 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 the position.

About the Role

The Transplant Clinical Research Program conducts clinical trials for solid organ transplants including kidney, heart, lung, and liver with principal investigators in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Surgery. This position requires work during regular business hours, as well as on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays. Due to pre-transplant time restrictions, study coordinators are required to live within a 30-minute radius.

Responsibilities

• Prompt completion of training activities;
• Review patient eligibility using health and medical information, including medical record data;
• Recruitment and enrollment of eligible patients, either by phone, digitally, or in person;
• Consenting potential study participants following federal and local guidelines;
• Meticulous completion of study checklists and laboratory procedures;
• Timely and accurate entry of data;
• Proficiency with collection and processing of laboratory specimens;
• Maintenance of training, education, and knowledge regarding conduct of clinical research in accordance with federal and ICH GCP;
• Professional communication with other members of the study team, research scientists, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals;
• Regular and prompt communication with full-time staff regarding status and availability;
• Carry a pager and respond to pages within 15 minutes during assigned on-call hours;
• Screen patients for studies, act professionally, and arrive at the hospital with time to perform required responsibilities;
• Potential for additional research responsibilities as needed.

Schedule

Work is conducted in a hybrid model with a mixture of remote and on-site work as needed. Primary location is at the main medical campus in University Hospital South (UH South), with regular activities at Taubman Center, Adult Hospitals, Mott Hospital, and other locations on the main medical campus.

• Weekday schedule is flexible, based on the weekly patient schedule, typically 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday;
• On-call schedule includes:
  • Weekday evenings/nights: 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.;
  • Weekends: 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. the following day (required approximately once every 6 weeks);
  • Holidays: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
• On-call work is primarily conducted remotely but may require presence at the hospital if a transplant occurs outside of business hours and the study requires in-person procedures.

Requirements

• At least junior or senior status in a health-related field of study;
• Affinity for teamwork;
• Proficiency with computers;
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, patient-oriented environment to further scientific knowledge;
• Positive attitude and desire to continually learn and grow professionally;
• Exceptional customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with laboratory processing and safety procedures (desired).