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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 73871
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Neurology, Department of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Students will primarily be responsible for in-person recruitment. This involves working directly with patients, their families or caregivers (as applicable), and clinic staff.

Key tasks include:

  • Monitoring MiChart for eligible participants
  • Coordinating enrollment with Neurologists and clinic staff
  • Approaching and informing patients about the study
  • Answering questions and obtaining informed consent
  • Registering participants
  • Entering patient information into the study database
  • Preparing biological samples for shipment
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is for work study only students. 

Interested students should submit their cover letter and resume via email to the address below. Please include information on your work study award.

Email to: 
Moira C. Dowling, MPH
Manager, Neurology Clinical Trial Organization (NeCTO)
mdowling@med.umich.edu

Copy:
Teresa Scerbak
Clinical Res Coord
tescerba@med.umich.edu
 
Educational Value

Students involved in this project will gain valuable experience working directly with patients and healthcare providers in a clinical research setting. This position provides hands-on exposure to patient communication, informed consent procedures, and electronic health record systems. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in healthcare or clinical research.
Job Requirements

Must have availability between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. There are no evening or weekend hours for this position. You must be able to attend the outpatient neurology clinic at the East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center or the A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center. Both clinics are accessible through the University of Michigan bus routes.

Additional requirements for this position include the ability to:

  • Build trust and rapport with patients quickly and genuinely
  • Clearly communicate study information (including goals, risks, benefits, and participation requirements), answer questions, and obtain informed consent
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 16.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date Ongoing
Primary Contact Nicole Lynn Cripps
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor N/A
Work Location East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center or the A. Alfred Taubman Health Care Center. Both clinics are accessible through the University of Michigan bus routes.
Phone N/A
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