Research Area Specialist Associate

Research Area Specialist Associate

Job Summary

A research team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Research Area Specialist Associate to support a federally funded randomized controlled trial evaluating Save with Care, a digital intervention designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes enrolled in high-deductible health plans better manage their health care and out-of-pocket costs.

The Research Area Specialist Associate will work closely with the Project Manager, Research Coordinator, Principal Investigator, and other members of the research team. This individual will support day-to-day study activities by carrying out participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, follow-up, and retention activities; assisting with data collection and intervention implementation; maintaining participant and study documentation; providing routine participant support; and assisting with qualitative data analysis.

This department follows a remote-first work policy. Shared work and meeting space at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) is available as needed. The position offers a flexible, hybrid schedule, with remote work supported and encouraged when appropriate. Occasional on-site meetings and other in-person work will be required.

Responsibilities

• Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention

• Assist with recruitment of potential study participants and conduct eligibility screening according to established study procedures.

• Conduct informed consent and enrollment activities according to established study procedures under the direction of the Research Coordinator and Project Manager.

• Communicate with participants throughout study participation and conduct follow-up, reminder, and retention outreach.

• Maintain accurate participant tracking information and study documentation.

• Support participant completion of required study activities.

• Process and track participant incentives according to established procedures.

• Study and Intervention Support

• Assist with development and refinement of participant-facing, study, and intervention materials.

• Assist with collection of study data and participant assessments according to established study procedures.

• Support implementation and testing of digital study and intervention components.

• Provide routine technical and logistical assistance to study participants and escalating issues as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and complete study records.

• Carry out assigned research activities and provide other study implementation support to the Research Coordinator and Project Manager.

• Qualitative Research

• Assist with coding and analysis of data from semi-structured interviews according to established qualitative research procedures.

• Maintain documentation related to qualitative research activities.

• Assist the Research Coordinator, Project Manager, and research team with summarizing qualitative findings.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student work experience.

• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with research participants.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to follow established study procedures and maintain accurate research documentation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

• Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Health Sciences, or a related field.

• Previous experience supporting human-subjects research.

• Experience recruiting, screening, enrolling, or retaining research participants.

• Experience collecting participant data or administering research assessments.

• Experience with REDCap or similar research data collection systems.

• Experience with qualitative research, including coding or analysis of qualitative data.

• Experience with behavioral, digital health, chronic disease, or health-services research.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Job Detail

• Job Opening ID

• 284721

• Working Title

• Research Area Specialist Associate

• Job Title

• Research Area Specialist Assoc

• Work Location

• Ann Arbor Campus

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Modes of Work

• Hybrid

• Full/Part Time

• Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary

• Regular

• FLSA Status

• Exempt

• Organizational Group

• Medical School

• Department

• MM Int Med-General Medicine

• Posting Begin/End Date

• 10/22/2026 - 11/05/2026

• Career Interest

• Research