Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the Undiagnosed Disease Program. This role involves coordinating clinical studies, managing data, and working with various stakeholders to enhance research activities in genomics and precision medicine. Candidates should have experience in clinical settings and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Competitive insurances

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and management in clinical settings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research studies and manages participant data.
• Recruits and enrolls study participants, ensuring protocol adherence.
• Maintains accurate records in clinical databases.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tools

REDCap

OnCore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM) at the School of Medicine and Public Health seeks an enthusiastic and highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to provide support to the Undiagnosed Disease Program (UDP). An ideal candidate will have experience in human subjects/medical research. The candidate must be able to work independently and have strong planning skills. The selected candidate must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and be able to effectively interact and collaborate with patients, health care providers, staff, and researchers. They must be able to maintain accurate and organized records, perform medical record abstraction, and complete data entry in various databases.

The CRC will work under the direction of the Director of the Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Program on various projects to develop, implement, and enhance clinical and research activities related to genomics and precision medicine. On the clinical side, this position will interface with the Waisman Center, UW Health personnel and a referral network of clinicians to identify, extract and compile patient information and coordinate clinical research schedules. On the research side, this position with interface with the UW biotechnology center, WI State Lab of Hygiene, and researchers around the world to disseminate data and samples, track research progress, maintain research databases and ensure adherence to protocols.

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)


• 25% 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


• 20% 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


• 20% 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


• 20% Completes data entry and maintains accurate and organized records in patient databases including REDCap, OnCore, and Healthlink (the UW Health electronic medical records)

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
- Experience with data collection, data management, data verification, REDCap, OnCore or similar clinical research databases
- Experience in a clinical setting, including working with patients, electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) or compiling health information
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar suite
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in human subjects research
- Experience with project management, including a track record of project organization and documentation, and laboratory management
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, healthcare providers and researchers
- Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly and with accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Up to one day per week may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $48,000 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/) and (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

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 then every two years.

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.

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:

Kelly Rose
[e-mail]
608-265-8069
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CTR HUM GENOMICS PREC MED

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

314346-AS

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