Clinical Research Coordinator I - Surgery

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding healthcare coverage

403B retirement package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive vacation and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

On-campus fitness facility

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented administrator for its clinical research trials program. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, coordinating protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree and relevant experience.

Benefits include healthcare coverage, flexible spending options, a 403B retirement package, and tuition reimbursement. Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in clinical research or similar role.
• CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain consent from program participants.
• Conduct training for program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols and maintain contact with study participants.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data.
• Report program data to stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of biology

Knowledge of chemistry

Documentation skills

Data utilization

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Summary

Perform the day‑to‑day administrative activities of the clinical research trials program and 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 the 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, and Abilities

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

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree.
• Experience: 1 year.
• Certification/Licensure: CITI training within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate‑weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory acuity required to detect and translate speech or other communication; may occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding healthcare coverage, including but not limited to health, vision, and dental.
• 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, and Milwaukee recreation and entertainment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

MCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We ensure equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or military status. Harassment contrary to law is prohibited.