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The Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) is seeking to develop future clinical research professionals through the Clinical Research Coordinator Advancement Program (RCAP). Professionals in this role will, through an extensive two-year hands-on experience, develop a strong foundation and advanced skills within their clinical research background through an accelerated classroom curriculum while concurrently providing administrative and research coordination support for a broad range of research projects within the Michigan Medicine. Through depth of experience gained in this accelerated environment, applicants will qualify for on-ramp career advancement on our institutional career ladder postgraduation from the program. Work performed, and education and training will focus the eight competencies of clinical research enumerated below:
1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork
This Program has a robust curriculum that will involve hands on research activities and assignments to accomplish all noted activities listed below. Incumbents in this role will perform a broad range of clinical research responsibilities, notably with close supervision from senior clinical research professionals and the program manager for the RCAP program to confirm work was done appropriately and in alignment with institutional research standards. At the end of the program, incumbents in this role will be prepared for and have experience necessary to sit for professional accreditation for clinical research coordination.
Research assistants are eligible for on-ramping onto the CRC career ladder with two embedded advancement opportunities during the end of Year 1 and after completion of the program and SOCRA/ACRP certification at the end of Year 2.
Based on background and experience, research assistants will receive an hourly compensation of $22.
The Research Coordinator Advancement Program will commence on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024.
Application Closed for 2025.
Application Closed for 2025.
*This position is exclusively open to individuals residing within the United States.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (or expected before June 2024) is required.
Willingness to obtain accreditation through ACRP or SOCRA at the conclusion of the program.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or expected before June of 2026) is desired due to this program’s intent to provide a pathway for advancement on the institutional career ladder which at a future point will require bachelor’s degree.
An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
Work Schedule:
This position is full-time (40 hours per week) onsite at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. Occasional nights and weekends may be required to meet the needs of our patient population.
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