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Clinical Research Coordinator II-Dermatology

Clinical Research Coordinator II-Dermatology

  • JR10008127
  • Hybrid
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Research
  • Full time
  • Opening at: Feb 2 2026 - 11:00pm CST
  • Closing at: Feb 17 2026 - 11:00pm CST
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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Clin Res Coord II

Job Summary:

The Department of Dermatology seeks an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator II to support the clinical research of Dr. Beth Drolet and Dr. Bridget Shields.   This position will join our team of world-renowned researchers and investigators committed to basic, clinical, and translational research designed to address dermatologic diseases and other skin-related research questions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in contributing to the conduct of state-of-the-art skin disease research to advance scientific knowledge and thus provide better care to patients.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to interact well with patients and researchers independently, facilitating problem-solving in difficult situations.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to use good initiative and judgement.

  • Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.

  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, scheduling and project management tools such as Smartsheet.

  • 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with departmental and institutional clinical research teams and resources, performing administrative duties such as clinical research finance needs and assisting with training of staff to support study conduct and compliance

  • Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of 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
  • May assist with training of staff
  • Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
  • Performs quality checks
  • Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
  • Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
  • 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
  • Manages regulatory and compliance activities, including preparing and submitting protocols and amendments to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), coordinating and executing Data Transfer Agreements (DTAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and ensuring all study activities comply with institutional, federal, and sponsor requirements

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology, Clinical Research Administration.

The Department of Dermatology is committed to advancing cutting-edge research, training the next generation of leaders, and delivering world-class patient care for individuals of all ages. Guided by our vision to be a world leader in academic dermatology, we strive to be a center for remarkable care and a vibrant community dedicated to innovation, education, and inclusion. We embrace both independent and collaborative approaches to our work. Our philosophy is to empower individuals through comprehensive, hands-on training and onboarding, while fostering a strong team culture through regular collaboration with colleagues and support staff across the department.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $54,120 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years working in a research or clinical research or clinical trials environment required.

  • Experience in project management, including the ability to manage several projects at one time

  • Experience working with people from varying professions and backgrounds including collaborators, participants and families

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with clinical research regulations, including OHRP, CTMS, GCP preferred

  • Demonstrated experience in scheduling, coordinating, and conducting visits and study meetings preferred

  • Experience in approaching patients to discuss clinical trials and their potential participation, and obtaining informed consent preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

How to Apply:

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  • Cover letter

  • Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected 

Contact Information:

Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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