Clinical Research Assistant

Solaris Health Holdings LLC • Troy, MI

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Your Career in Healthcare: Join Our Clinical Research Team! Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU) is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant to join our growing team. If you love medical science and patient care and want a professional environment that rewards dedication, this is your opportunity. We are looking to invest in your talent. This position is built for long-term professional development, offering you a concrete career pathway and significant growth potential right here within MIU.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our team. Enjoy the perfect balance of a high-impact medical career and an incredible personal life:
Status: Full-Time
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
True Work-Life Balance: Day shifts only — absolutely no nights, no weekends, and no holidays
Who You Are (The Ideal Candidate)
This role is tailor-made for an organized professional ready to plant roots in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
The Perfect Fit: You are a dedicated healthcare professional, medical assistant, or life sciences graduate looking for a career home where you can truly grow.
Your Skillset: You possess top-tier administrative skills, sharpness with Microsoft Word and Excel, an eagle eye for detail, and a naturally compassionate demeanor when working with patients.
Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare/science is a plus). Previous healthcare or research assistant experience is strongly preferred.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
As a vital link in our research department, you will work hand-in-hand with our study coordinators and medical experts to drive clinical trials forward:
Hands-On Clinical Support: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, O2 saturation) and handle crucial biological sampling collection, processing, and shipping.
Data & Documentation Mastery: Keep our trials running smoothly by managing electronic data entry, resolving data queries, and maintaining pristine study logs.
Streamline Operations: Master the workflow by rooming patients, scheduling specialized scans, managing supply chains, and setting up procedure rooms.
Maintain Elite Standards: Champion patient privacy (HIPAA) and adhere to standard clinical research training protocols (GCP, IATA, CPR).
Top-Tier Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive starting pay designed to grow as you do, paired with an excellent benefits package to protect your health and future:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits starting the first of the month following your first 30 days.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your retirement with our 401(k) plan, available after 90 days of employment.
Immediate Paid Celebrations: Get immediate eligibility for 7 paid holidays starting from day one.
Rest & Recharge: Earn paid time off and sick leave immediately. Both start accruing on your very first paycheck and are available to use right away.

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting clinical research activities aimed at enhancing medical treatments and therapies. You will work closely with our team of study coordinators and medical professionals to ensure the smooth execution of clinical trials and studies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field (biology, psychology, nursing or healthcare) preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Research Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment, display strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and organizational skills, pay high attention to detail with consistent follow-through and be able to productively manage high volumes of work.
• Proficiency skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families, physicians, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare/science is a plus.
• Previous healthcare or research assistant experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Study Specific Training which includes initial study start-up information/ requirements, dissemination of updated Investigator’s Brochures, protocols and informed consent information, online training initiated by sponsor, review of correspondence throughout study.
• Collects patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, respirations, pulse temperature, O2 saturation.
• Source Document Completion which includes completing and uploading all necessary documents to CRIO and maintaining all charts properly.
• Concomitant Medication Assessment by obtaining information from patient or chart regarding name of medication, start and stop dates, dose, and indication.
• Responsible for Biological Sampling Collection/Packaging/Shipping this includes serum and/or tissue collection, processing, packaging and shipping per study specific requirements.
• Case Report Form (CRF) Entries and Management data entry, query resolution in paper and/or electronic CRFs.
• Investigational Product (IP) Management – includes receiving IP supplies, IP accountability, monitoring of temperature controls, destructions or return of IP.
• Develop and/or Maintain Essential Documents including study specific training documents, study specific logs, patient questionnaires, patient pill diaries, lab requisition forms, other study specific forms.
• Supply Chain Maintenance including supplies inventoried, stocking, organizing, and resupply order placed as required.
• Responsible for study coordination, rooming, administer questionnaires, scheduling scans, set up room for procedures and wipe and clean equipment after procedures and visits.
• Obtain/Maintain all required training- GCP, IATA,CPR and occasionally help the study coordinators at other offices.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits starting the first of the month following your first 30 days.
• 401(k) plan, available after 90 days of employment.
• 7 paid holidays starting from day one.
• Paid time off and sick leave immediately. Both start accruing on your very first paycheck and are available to use right away.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED