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.

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and detailed research assistant to collaborate with our Structural Heart Research team on complex clinical trials. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with some experience in the medical field, health sciences or medical education. This is a part time, temp position.

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*

• Complex data collection and data entry for study subject’s screening assessments, valve procedure and follow up visits.
• Source document completion and providing to PIs and sponsor for review
• Providing Patient Payments
• Performing patient follow up visits which includes administering questionnaires and assessing for Adverse Events
• Scheduling of patient follow ups
• Other tasks implemented by the study team

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently or recently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Health Sciences program
• Looking to pursue a medical career or attend medical school
• Organized
• Good communication skills
• Able to multi-task and have flexibility to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to work through technology with ease (Microsoft, multiple database systems, etc)

Desired Qualifications*

• Working knowledge of clinical trials
• Previous experience working with people in a customer service industry

Work Schedule

Work is on site at Michigan Medicine Hospital. Working hours are during the day, but are flexible and arranged with manager.

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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