Research Technician Lead NEW

Job Summary

The University of Michigan has an exciting and enriching opportunity available for a responsible, organized, and motivated individual. Our office is hiring a Research Technician Lead to work on a long-running stroke research project. This position is in Corpus Christi, TX.

Responsibilities*

• Serve as recruitment team liaison, coordinating baseline recruitment efforts including:

  • Monitor all pending participants and ensure approaches are conducted in hospital and in a timely manner and regular follow-up is being conducted 

  • Collaborate with study management on identifying areas of improvement and implementing new strategies as needed to increase efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment

  • Schedule recruitment team members for/and conduct approaches and interviews on evenings and weekends

  • Assist study management with monitoring participation rates overall and by coordinator and meet with coordinators to review success rates and provide feedback

  • Participate in training new and existing staff conducting screening/recruitment

  • Coordinate with local contacts and hospital staff to initiate recruitment
• Screening medical records to identify stroke patients according to project protocols. Upload relevant patient documentation to database and perform quality control of imports and screened cases.
• Approach identified stroke patients and discuss potential participation in the study
• Conduct baseline interviews with participants.
• Schedule participant appointments and conduct phone calls for reminders, scheduling, interviews, and data collection purposes
• Abstract health information from participating patients’ electronic medical record from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool
• Other research duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience of reviewing medical records to meet research protocols.

Desired Qualifications*

Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills preferred to serve the Spanish-speaking population.

Modes of Work

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.

Work Locations

This position is in Corpus Christi, Texas and requires on-site work. Position requires evening and weekend shifts. This is not a remote position.

Additional Information

This is a one-year, term-limited appointment, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all staff members.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.