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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Clin Res Coord II
Job Summary:
The Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to join a dynamic and collaborative research team. In this role, you will coordinate industry sponsored and internally funded prospective clinical trials across multiple urology investigators, contributing directly to research that advances patient care and medical innovation.
You will work closely with the Urology Clinical Research Coordinator Lead and a multidisciplinary team of investigators and clinical partners on exciting studies focused on improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney stone disease, renal tumors, prostate cancer, and other urologic conditions. This position offers hands on involvement in impactful clinical research and the opportunity to build strong professional expertise in a nationally recognized academic medical environment.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced, complex setting, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and professionalism. The Department of Urology is a national leader in clinical care, research, and education, providing an excellent environment for career development, mentorship, and meaningful contribution to cutting edge clinical research.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
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.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as a main point of contact for clinical research participants, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
- Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
- Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
- Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects more complex information, performs medical assessments, and answers varied questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. Performs medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy
- Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
- May assist with training of staff
- Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Urology, Clinical Trials
Since the 1920s, the Urology Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has had the tradition of providing technologically advanced urologic care for the people of Wisconsin and beyond. Today, we retain the principles of the past and have moved our efforts toward providing state-of-the-art urologic care for present and future generations.
Our highly acclaimed program focuses on cutting-edge surgical care for adult and pediatric urologic patients while conducting innovative research and training the next generation of academic urologists. Our Department consists of all major subspecialties, including Urologic Oncology, Endourology, Men’s Health, Pediatric Urology, Women’s Pelvic Wellness, Andrology/Infertility, and Urinary Reconstruction programs.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $55,000 annually; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
Prior experience in a clinical/biological research or health care setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Prior experience demonstrating the ability to perform routine tasks independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with human subject research
Prior experience consenting and enrolling human subjects
Prior experience adhering to IRB approved protocols
Prior experience with FDA regulated clinical trials
Prior experience with data entry
Prior experience with electronic data capturing (EDC) systems
Prior experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
Prior experience with electronic medical/health records (EMR or EHR) systems
Prior experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
Schedule flexibility preferred
Prior experience with monitoring audits both internal and external
Education:
Bachelors Degree preferred; focus in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, anthropology, or other related fields
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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.
Contact Information:
Tia Seguin, tia.seguin@wisc.edu, 608-263-3731
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