Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

403B retirement plan

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a detail‑oriented administrative professional to support its clinical research trials program.

You will handle day‑to‑day activities, coordinate participant recruitment, consent, scheduling, and data management, and ensure IRB compliance. Responsibilities include preparing IRB documents, maintaining databases, coordinating with multi‑department teams, and communicating progress to stakeholders, with opportunity to contribute to study materials and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.
• Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree; Minimum Required Experience: 1 year; CITI training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging appointments and procedures; collaborate with other departments and institutions; maintain contact with study participants.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data; report progress to stakeholders.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system related to implementation of protocols and communicate to investigators.
• Assure compliance with IRB and other regulatory requirements; assist in IRB documents and reports.
• Assist in writing and evaluating research protocols; develop program materials and reports.
• Maintain comprehensive databases and files; track program timelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate outreach activities and liaise with community organizations.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Data utilization

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Resource management

Writing skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CITI training

Job description

Summary

Perform the day-to-day administrative activities of the clinical research trials program. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants.
• Conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data.
• Report program data and progress to program stakeholders.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of IRB documents and reports.
• Assist in the evaluation and writing of research protocols.
• Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Work with Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program components.
• Coordinate program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI training within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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