Job Description
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. 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. Job Summary The Research Technician Senior will function as part of the project team and manage day-to-day operations of the project. The Responsibilities Of This Role Will Include Participant recruitment Screening and enrollment of interested patients into the program Deliver the intervention to people who screen eligible for the program Provide technical assistance and brief intervention to patients as needed Complete all participant tracking documentation accurately and efficiently Keep project databases up-to-date Attend team meetings and touchpoints with supervisor Additional duties as assigned This role adds value to the organization by providing day-to-day support with project delivery and data collection as a career-building opportunity for candidates to gain hands-on experience in research and intervention delivery, with emphasis on building rapport and trust with participants/patients throughout the program. Responsibilities* Recruit potential participants by phone or text and engage them in the screening and informed consent process Delivering assessments and brief interventions in real-time, remotely or in-person, with study participants Completing tracking paperwork and maintaining project databases (i.e., REDCap) according to study protocols and procedures Data collection, data entry, and uploading participant data to data repositories for data sharing Complete risk assessments (i.e., suicide, homicide) when required, following a standardized protocol, and documenting according to study protocols Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending team meetings and trainings, meetings with supervisor, qualitative interviews, and literature searches. Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field is required. 1-2 years of experience in a research or clinic setting with direct patient/participant contacts and customer care is required. Our team is looking for a Research Technician Senior who is empathic, personable, and thrives when interacting with participants/patients; has excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; a strong ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the study coordinator, study team, and principal investigator; and can prioritize competing tasks to meet deadlines. The desirable candidate must be comfortable interacting with diverse populations and discussing sensitive topics (substance use, suicide and related mental health concerns) with study participants. Why Join Michigan Medicine? 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 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 Schedule This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with regular hours discussed with the supervisor. To be considered for this position, you must be flexible and available to work a varying schedule with some evening and weekend shifts. The position will require in-person work in Ann Arbor, thus reliable transportation is required. Additional Information This position is a 1 year term-limited appointment .