Research Technician Intermediate

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.

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 part-time (20 hours per week) Research Technician Intermediate to work on a long-running stroke research project. This position is in Corpus Christi, TX.

Responsibilities*

• Abstract health information from participating patient's paper or electronic medical record from area hospitals; enter abstracted data into standard data collection tool
• Approach identified stroke patients and ask them to participate in the study
• Serve as Lead Recruiter in conducting baseline interviews with identified patients
• Schedule participant appointments and conduct phone calls for reminder, scheduling, interview, and data collection purposes (including calling participants throughout the study to ascertain their location (home vs. rehab))
• Setup study material for scheduled participant interviews; organizes and maintains collected participant research data.
• Participate in weekly research meetings and communicates routine correspondence in regards to abstraction and interview status
• Other research duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

High school graduation or associates degree and one year research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills preferred to serve the Spanish-speaking population. Research experience and/or minimum of 2 years college, LVN or other medical degree preferred.

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 allows for a hybrid work schedule

Additional Information

The position may be underfilled at the Intermediate level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.

To apply please submit the following in this order as one document: 1) a cover letter detailing previous research and laboratory experience and interest in this position, and 2) a current resume

This is a term-limited appointment that will end one year from the appointment start date, with the potential for an extension depending upon available funding and performance.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.