Research Associate
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
Assists in coordinating day-to-day activities associated with clinical research studies independently and under the direction of senior research staff and principal investigators to ensure that the objectives of an established research protocol are met and in compliance within IRB and sponsor guidelines. Identifies and recruits patients into study protocols.

This position is part time (20-24 hours/week), term-limited and contingent upon grant funding continuation and successful patient recruitment. The position requires travel to St. Mary Mercy Livonia hospital and to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor.
This position is term-limited and contingent upon grant funding continuation and successful patient recruitment. Instructions: please submit a cover letter with your resume outlining your interest in the position. The position is part time only (20-24 hours per week), and ends when the grant ends. The position will primarily be based at St. Mary Mercy Livonia, with some occasional travel to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor for training/education. Hours will be scheduled Mon-Fri during normal business times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic research associate to join our growing team. In this role you will interface with research participants to recruit, assess eligibility criteria, determine subject availability, assist investigators with obtaining informed consent, and conduct study testing procedures as appropriate.

Study Overview:

This is a sponsored study looking to recruit eligible participants who are admitted to the hospital.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily admissions to screen for potential participants.
• Review the medical record to assess eligibility based on defined criteria.
• Recruit patients and obtain informed consent to Mission and Department standards. Consenting process includes the ability to do phone calls, or else in-person.
• Conduct research surveys and other protocol activities.
• Enter, clean, and manage research data.
• Organize study supplies and request inventory as needed.
• Reviews the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of completed study related records, case report forms, and other documents.
• Learn and adhere to hospital visitor, infection control, contact policies and appropriate provider communication.
• Communicate questions and findings in a timely manner to the appropriate parties beginning with the Project Manager and possibly including but not limited to research administration, principal investigators, and compliance staff.
• Assist in the preparation of IRB reports and submissions.
• Assist with non-invasive study procedures with prior IRB approval (minimal risk studies only) upon completion of orientation requirements under direct supervision of a Project Manager.
• Perform clerical duties, schedule meetings.
• Performs related responsibilities, and special projects as required.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Required Education, Experience and Licensure:

Bachelor's degree in a related science, healthcare or business field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional, calm, and compassionate demeanor in the presence of injured and stressed patients and families.
• Sound judgement and decision making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in team-oriented settings.
• Working knowledge of database systems and good basic computer skills.
• Good organizational skills; efficient in the use of time and resources.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate study and patient schedules is required.
• Ability to workindependently & with high accountability, and ability to work in team settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of related research experience.
• Familiarity with the principles of obtaining informed consent.
• Knowledge of basic research design principles, statistics, regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment, outpatient setting.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Project Manager and Director of Academic Research

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