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Clinical Research Specialist 1

Corewell Health

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Compensation
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Location
Grand Rapids, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification Or Within 90 Days

Job overview

With principal investigator oversight, the Clinical Research Specialist prepares, evaluates, and implements research studies to advance clinical practice. The role coordinates studies of low or moderate complexity, supports investigators and research teams, and carries out protocol activities, subject enrollment, data collection, and study maintenance. It collaborates with sponsors, research centers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical ResearchProject ManagementStudy Feasibility AssessmentBudget DevelopmentIRB DocumentationSubject RecruitmentProtocol ProceduresPatient MonitoringResearch Data CollectionGood Clinical PracticeAdverse Event IdentificationInvestigational Product ManagementResearch Specimen ProcessingCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Health or Science or Equivalent1 Year Clinical Research and Project Management ExperienceBLS Certification or Within 90 Days

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Hybrid

Grand Rapids, MI

Full time

R230747

Hybrid schedule requires 2-3 days onsite in Grand Rapids

Job Summary

With principal investigator oversight, prepares, evaluates and implements research studies to enhance the advancement of clinical practice.

Essential Functions

  • May serve as primary coordinator / project manager on a variety of research studies with low or moderate regulatory, clinical, and operational complexity; supports the PI and research team members.

  • Evaluates and prepares research studies for implementation including: assessment of operational feasibility; budget development; preparation of IRB documents; institutes protocol operations (generation of data collection tools, case report forms); attends study meetings.

  • Identifies, recruits, screens, and enrolls eligible subjects per protocol; with appropriate training and delegation, performs protocol-required research activities and/or protocol-required research procedures with low clinical complexity (e.g. six-minute walk test, SF-36, etc.).

  • With appropriate training and delegation, monitors patient status; collects, reviews, and documents data into a variety of systems per protocol.

  • Maintains research studies in compliance with federal, state, and local law, GCP, contracts, and institutional policies.

  • Coordinates and/or performs study activities which may include: identification of adverse events; assist with management of investigational product/test article (drug or device); collection, processing, and shipment of research specimens; and other research activities to the extent permitted by law and policy.

  • Communicates, collaborates, networks, and acts as a consultant to the study sponsor and/or CRO, research study centers, academic institutions, investigators, physicians/physician offices, ancillary departments, and the multidisciplinary team (including students and residents).

Qualifications

    • Required Bachelor's Degree in health or science related field or equivalent
  • 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and project management Preferred

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required Or

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Secchia Center - 15 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Sponsored Programs Heart and Vascular Institute Research Operations - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00a - 4:30p

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

How this job compares

Set against the 23,233 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Michigan median$107–187K/yr212 salary ranges
  • Michigan median$45–59/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 428 open Project Manager jobs in Michigan and 23,233 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 20,163 postings).
Education
12,903 of the 23,233 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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