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 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks candidates to assist on the Environment, Leiomyomas, Latinas, and Adiposity Study (ELLAS).  We are looking for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates to assist in the recruitment, data collection, and obtaining informed consent. This person will be a liaison between participants and the study team.

This position will be responsible for community outreach/clinic based recruitment? screen participants? manage data (collect, record and input hard and electronic study forms, and quality assurance)? schedule and coordinate study visits/activities? communicating with participants? work with health care providers in recruitment? serve as a resource and contact person for protocols? communicate effectively with team members and managers; report weekly on subject enrollment and progress in studies.  Willing to learn; ensure compliance with the protocol and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The candidate will provide logistical support to the study on a daily basis in the field, including travel to the participating clinical sites? travel to sites throughout SE Michigan will be required. The candidate will work closely with the lead coordinator to meet study objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills; in addition, be reliable, demonstrate professional behavior and maturity, show proactive behavior, take initiative to complete study-related tasks, be detail-oriented, and a team player.

Candidates with interest or transitioning into healthcare/research with Spanish/English language skills are encouraged to apply.

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*

• Screening/Recruitment
• Work with lead coordinator on daily study activities and recruitment. Help identify sites and providers for ELLAS study objectives
• Utilize medical record system to identify potential participants through inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Manage recruitment procedures, letters and phone calls to reach out to sites and potential participants
• Approach potential participants, provide study overview, while being sensitive to environment and patients involved
• Explain study thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering any questions, following GCP/IRB and obtaining consent
• Travel to events and clinics throughout SE Michigan to recruit
• Data Collection
• Complete study data collection forms
• Prepare datasheets, questionnaires, study related documents; translate when needed
• Tracking and communication for survey questionnaire completion and study related follow up with participants
• Data entry and cleaning
• Perform data entry and data cleaning tasks within REDCap
• Under supervision, review collected data and perform data quality assurance of the collected data
• Under the direction of team lead, create reports on the completeness and quality of the collected data
• Study Reporting
• Attain in­depth understanding of study design and objectives to assist with successful implementation of all study procedures
• Report on recruitment, enrollment, data and projects during team meetings
• Assist with preparing tables, charts and graphs and editing of manuscripts/presentations/sponsor reports

Required Qualifications*

• Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Flexible work schedule including Saturdays and some Sundays
• Bachelor’s Degree or some college
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Michigan
• Taking initiative for tasks and ability to work in a team, as well as independently
• High attention to detail

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior health ­related research experience
• Previous experience with survey research

Additional Information

• This is a great opportunity to gain experience in patient care and research for those planning on applying to medical/PA/nursing schools, currently in school, or plan to work in clinical and community-based research areas; also great for those planning to transition into the healthcare/patient-care areas. 

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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