Clinical Research Coordinator

$43,000 - $43,000/Yr

University of Wisconsin System - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Medicine and Public Health, specifically within the Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, focuses on conducting research related to blood disorders and cancer genetics. This role is pivotal in understanding the role of germline genetics in individuals with a familial predisposition to these conditions, and how insights from these families can enhance our understanding of sporadic diseases. The position requires a high degree of independence and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as collaboration with other laboratories and investigators within the section and department. The coordinator will be responsible for managing clinical research studies, which includes a variety of tasks such as collecting information, recruiting participants, screening and selecting candidates, determining eligibility, and enrolling study participants. The role also involves ensuring that subjects adhere to the research protocol throughout the study. The position is integral to the success of clinical trials and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and communication with both participants and clinical staff. In addition to the core responsibilities, the Clinical Research Coordinator will also be expected to manage logistics, workflows, and resources for defined clinical research trials. This includes scheduling, collecting and processing participant data, and serving as a primary point of contact for participants, providing them with necessary information regarding research procedures and expectations. The role emphasizes the importance of maintaining high ethical standards and promoting a collegial environment that values diversity and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities.
• Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants, ensuring subjects follow the research protocol.
• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for defined clinical research trial(s).
• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional.
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols.
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Previous patient recruitment experience and data management preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical research settings.
• Familiarity with blood disorders and cancer genetics.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion programs.