Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Tech position to support several federally funded health services research projects. This position will work with a multidisciplinary team on projects focused on acute and critical illnesses, and helping patients recover more effectively. Too often, current healthcare systems stop at treating the worst of the symptoms; our vision is to help empower patients, their caregivers, and clinicians to work together to truly heal.

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.

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?

Responsibilities*

After careful training in survey conduct, the protection of privacy, and cohort recruitment and retention, the research technician will be responsible for the following:

Assist the project manager with the following:

Key Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Required Qualifications*

Senior level requirements:

Intermediate level requirements:

Associate level requirements:

Work Schedule

Full-time (Monday-Friday). This is an in-office position at the North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor, MI) Most hours will take place during typical day shifts. Some flex hours in the evening and weekends may be needed to accommodate participant appointments.

Work Locations

Ability to work in person (This is an in-office position at the North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor, MI)

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to PI.

Pay & Benefits: Information on UM's generous benefits package can be found here: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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