Research Coordinator

Job Summary:

This is a research coordinator position working with patients with cystic fibrosis who are participating in clinical trials. The research coordinator will participate in direct contact with patients during study visits. Excellent organizational skills are needed to coordinate visits with the principal investigator, UW adult and pediatric Pulmonary Clinic staff, UW Hospital Clinical Research Unit, and other UW research affiliate groups. Candidates must be responsive to communication with study monitors and the Office of Clinical Trials.

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
• 35% 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
• 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

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

1-3 years of research experience preferred

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% – 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 $42,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

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.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must 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 your qualifications and experience. 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:

Kassie Hefty
[email protected]
608-262-2710
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/ALLRGY&IMM

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

301502-AS

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