Clinical Research Assistant (term limited)

Job Summary

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This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position provides administrative and coordination support for a research project. This position may assist with study coordination but will not be assigned clinical trials independently. This position may provide coordination for clinical research projects such as registries, retrospective data reviews, studies in long\-term follow\-up, and other non\-interventional studies.

The person hired for this work will join a research team in the Cardiovascular Medicine Division led by Dr. J. Brian Byrd.

Mission Statement

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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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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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\*

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• Extract information from charts for a research project. The information is pertinent to a specific medical condition that can cause high blood pressure.
• The ability to follow an agreed\-upon protocol and to reliable record the information is essential.
• A willingness to seek clarification of the protocol in situations of ambiguity is essential.
• The ability to create a RedCap database in which to store the resulting information is desirable.

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

1\. Scientific Concepts and Research Design

2\. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations

3\. Investigational Products Development and Regulation

4\. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)

5\. Study and Site Management

6\. Data Management and Informatics

7\. Leadership and Professionalism

8\. Communication and Teamwork

Supervision Received: This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to J. Brian Byrd, MD.

Supervision Exercised: None

Required Qualifications\*

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High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Desired Qualifications\*

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• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
• MD or MBBS degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
• Experience with clinical research.

Work Schedule

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Part time, can be remote.

Modes of Work

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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.

Additional Information

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This is a term\-limited appointment. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and 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

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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

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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

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

### Job Opening ID

272381

### Working Title

Clinical Research Assistant (term limited)

### Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant

### Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

### Modes of Work

Hybrid

### Full/Part Time

Part\-Time

### Regular/Temporary

Regular

### FLSA Status

Nonexempt

### Organizational Group

Medical School

### Department

MM Int Med\-Cardiology

### Posting Begin/End Date

12/24/2025 \- 1/07/2026

### Career Interest

Research