ADRC Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary:

The ADRC is a highly successful National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research center focused on improving early detection of Alzheimer's disease, identifying risk and protective factors, and understanding the disease process in underrepresented populations. The ADRC clinical core enrolls adults over 45 years of age ranging from healthy individuals with and without a family history of Alzheimer's Disease to those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The ADRC is known for its sense of community, growth, and inclusion. Our teams are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for participants and staff.

A Clinical Research Coordinator is needed to conduct research study visits involving cognitively healthy adults and those with memory impairments within the center. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating research study visits; procedures will include obtaining informed consent, collection of medical and health histories, conducting specialized cognitive assessments, and completing questionnaires with participants and their caregivers. A successful candidate will also assist with coordination of biomarker visits, which include MRI scans and lumbar punctures. Additional visit-related procedures may include billing, paperwork completion, and data management and verification. The Coordinator will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.

• 10% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 35% Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy
• 25% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 15% Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
• 15% Administers and scores specialized cognitive assessments with research participants

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required:
- At least one year of relevant professional experience in a customer service role including direct customer interaction

Preferred:
- One year of experience in health care or human subjects clinical research setting including direct participant interaction preferred
- Two or more years' post-undergraduate experience in a health care or human subjects clinical research setting preferred.
- Prior experience in a human subjects clinical research setting and knowledge of human subjects protections and regulatory requirements highly desired.
- Experience working with individuals from communities historically under-represented in research is preferred.

An ideal candidate:
- Will demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills,
- Will have strong interpersonal skills,
- Will be a clear and effective communicator. Communication with participants is a very important aspect of this role, so a successful candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written English language skills.
- Use interpersonal skills during both telephone and in-person interactions with participants to provide excellent customer service and maximize potential for retention in this longitudinal study.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $45,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Emily Anderson
eaanderson24@medicine.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

315952-AS

 

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