Research Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

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

This is the entry level position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder. This position provides administrative and coordination support for multiple projects in the conduct of clinical research projects. 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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development and Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
• Study and Site Management
• Data Management and Informatics
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Communication and Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Understands protocol structure and how to interpret study requirements to ensure study compliance.
• Demonstrates ability to screen participants for study eligibility & enroll with accuracy in various databases.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete simple data collection during study visits.
• Enters data to complete forms (CRFs) on paper, databases, or Electronic Data capture (EDC).
• May administer minimal risk consents, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Performs simple study procedures with accuracy.
• Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, mailing and filing correspondence, calling patients and obtaining medical records.
• May assist research coordinator in conduct of Site Initiation Visit (SIV); attends SIV.
• May assist in and attends monitor visits and or audits.
• Ability to assist with regulatory aspect of clinical trial management.
• Prepare study procedure kits, shippers, CRFs, and requisition forms.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Exceptional organizational and computer skills in Microsoft software applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity standards.
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, oral and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and exercise of good judgement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Understands importance of participant confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and U of M regulations.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and ethical integrity through the applications of all established processes and procedures related to the ethical treatment of participants.
• Is familiar with basic clinical lab equipment such as a centrifuge, freezers (various), pipettes, and standard laboratory safety requirements and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is necessary.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
• An understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in a large complex health care setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
• Previous experience with spirometry testing and/or sputum induction desired, however on-site training is available.
• Clinical experience with respiratory patients is highly desired.
• Certification through ACRP or SOCRA.
• 3+ Years of Clinical Research Experience.

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

M-F from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM with some variability in start and end times depending on the needs of the clinical trial participants. Hybrid.

Additional Information

Supervision Received:

This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to CRC-Project Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

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

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

278153

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-Pulm./Critical Care

Posting Begin/End Date

5/28/2026 - 6/04/2026

Career Interest

Research