Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary:

This position assists in the administration of clinical trials conducted through the Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program as a study coordinator. Related activities are subject recruitment, including direct phone contact, obtaining informed consent, and performing testing to determine eligibility. This will include bone density testing, collecting blood samples, administering and scoring questionnaires, obtaining general medical history and compiling data. Study conduct includes scheduling visits, acquiring defined tests, and managing data.

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.

• 5% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 60% 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
• 15% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 5% Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• 10% 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
• 5% Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives. Prepares data for presentation, and perhaps delivery at professional research meetings.

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in the biological sciences or related field

Qualifications:

Experience working in a research or clinical lab conducting experiments and evaluating data is preferred.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 70% - 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 $41,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

Additional Information:

Please be aware that successful applicants are 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 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 would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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 how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Lily Kramer
lbkramer@wisc.edu
608-262-7216
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/INST AGING/INST AGING

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

309433-AS

 

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