Overview
WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is seeking a detail oriented Research Navigator. The Research Navigator serves as a resource to WMed investigators (students, residents, and faculty) initiating investigator-led research studies. The Research Navigator collaborates with WMed investigators to ensure the efficient and logical work-flow needed for successful research projects, including, but not limited to, preparation of realistic project time-lines, identification of research resources needed for planning and execution, referrals to appropriate research support services, tracking of protocol development, and assistance with the regulatory submission process. Additionally, the Research Navigator connects medical students, graduate students, and residents with faculty investigators willing to mentor trainees to provide as many research opportunities as possible.
Responsibilities
* Serves as point person and liaison for investigators requesting research support services within WMed. Support service providers include but are not limited to Center for Clinical Research staff, Biomedical Informatics/Data Analytics Services Unit (data management and biostatistics), medical librarians, faculty advisors, IACUC, IBC, and IRB administrative staff.
* Facilitates project kick-off meeting with investigators and other members of the support services team to determine project scope and feasibility. This may include working with WMed, hospital affiliates, and/or community engaged partners to assist with institutional approvals.
* Independently tracks project requests, feedback, and other inquiries, troubleshooting project barriers, to ensure timely project development.
* Assists with the development of study timelines and establishes realistic expectations for study milestones. Updates timeline as needed during the life-cycle of the project.
* Reviews and provides feedback on operational and regulatory aspects of the study design and protocol.
* Identifies research gaps/challenges and participates in process improvement projects.
* Instructs investigators on requirements for research data files and archiving.
* Assists in disseminating information on research processes and opportunities to WMed students (medical and graduate), residents, faculty, and staff.
* Availability to work on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
* Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
* Oversees web site research content and ensure that the information provided is current.
* Assists with special initiatives and projects as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Biomedical Science, or related field required
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in academic, hospital, or pharmaceutical clinical research setting with a working knowledge of regulatory compliance including protocol development or project management experience required
* Familiarity with research accreditations such as Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) and/or Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
* Experience preparing IRB submissions and compliance with regulatory requirements for research
* Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines for the conduct of human subjects research (including HIPAA)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:
* Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research Associate (CRA), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP) desirable.
* Training in Protection of Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice required
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
* Strong analytic skills and the ability to manage multiple, complex activities while maintaining close attention to detail.
* Strong organizational abilities and demonstrated success in meeting multiple deadlines.
* Sound professional judgment, excellent problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
* Demonstrated ability to utilize common software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; ability to learn new software as required and remain proficient in all programs necessary to perform duties of this position
About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed)
We are committed to excellence and health equity through transformative medical education, high-quality, patient- and family-entered care, innovative research, and community partnerships within a just culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our vision is health equity for all in Southwest Michigan through innovation in the practice and study of medicine.
The medical school is a collaboration of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo's two teaching health systems, Ascension Borgess and Bronson Healthcare. The medical school is a private nonprofit corporation supported by private gifts, clinical revenues, research activities, tuition, and endowment income. Building upon a $100 million foundational gift in 2011, WMed is a recipient of the Empowering Futures Gift, a philanthropic commitment of $300 million to support the mission of the medical school. WMed contributes to the economic vitality of Southwest Michigan through the services we provide as well as the creation of 1,600 new jobs and an annual estimated economic impact of $353 million in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
WMed is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Higher Learning Commission. The medical school offers a comprehensive, innovative four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program and two Master of Science degree programs in Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering. We train physicians in 10 residencies and five fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. To support our educational mission, we have Joint Accreditation for interprofessional continuing education, which incorporates accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
WMed Health is the clinical practice of the medical school with more than 300 providers offering comprehensive primary care and specialty services in several locations throughout Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek. The Department of Pathology faculty serve as the Office of the Medical Examiner for counties throughout Michigan and northern Indiana.
The W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus located in downtown Kalamazoo serves as the primary educational facility with faculty and administrative offices, student study and social spaces, team-based learning halls, a state-of-the-art Simulation Center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, basic science research labs, as well as toxicology and forensic pathology labs.
WMed is building upon Kalamazoo's century-long foundation of drug discovery and medical device development with a strategic investment in clinical, laboratory, community, and educational research. The Center for Immunobiology, Center for Clinical Research, Research Histology Lab, Innovation Center, and Human Research Protection Program contribute to the medical school's advancement of knowledge through innovation and discovery.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, and actively strives to increase diversity within its community. We provide a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
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