Research Program Coordinator I - Sickle Cell Disease (CIBMTR) part time

Medical-College-of-Wisconsi; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

On campus Fitness Facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a Research Coordinator to support a new Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) follow-up study, coordinating daily administrative activities with the CIBMTR Senior Scientific Director, protocol team members, and other staff.

You will organize meetings, site visits, and outreach with patient communities; maintain databases and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and timely milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Sickle Cell Disease community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, site visits, educational events, and other program activities.
• Coordinate program outreach with community organizations, advocacy groups, and partner institutions.
• Assist with planning external engagement opportunities such as podcasts, webinars, and educational seminars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SummaryWork closely with the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Senior Scientfic Director, Protocol Team members, and other Research Coordinators and staff to coordinate the daily administrative activities for a new Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) study focused on long-term follow-up of individuals living with SCD who received either hematopoietic stem cell transplant or gene therapy. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.Primary ResponsibilitiesOrganize and coordinate internal and external meetings, site visits, educational events, and other program-related activities. Coordinate program outreach activities by servings as a liaison with community organizations, advocacy groups (such as Sickle Cell advocacy groups), and partner institutions. Assist with planning and coordination of external engagement opportunities such as podcasts, webinars, and educational seminars.Coordinate day-to-day program operations, maintain program timelines, and track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion of program activities.Develop, maintain, and update program databases, participant records, and other program documentation to ensure data accuracy, organization, and regulatory compliance with institutional, regulatory and study requirements.Coordinate research protocol activities by collaborating with partnering institutions, SCD clinical and treatment teams, and study personnel to support compliance and participant follow up.Serve as a primary point of contact and patient advocate by facilitating communication between patients, physicians, researchers and CIBMTR. Support participant recruitment, retention and engagement by addressing questions, providing study information, and promoting a positive research study experience.Collaborate on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of educational, marketing, patient-facing, research, and training resources. Support dissemination of findings through abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.Collect, track, analyze, and report program and research data; prepare reports, dashboards, and updates for investigators, leadership, sponsors, and other stakeholders.Coordinate and support training activities for program participants, clinical partners, research staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate.Participate on internal committees and external workgroups that support program initiatives, organizational goals and professional development.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesKnowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, quantitative and (potentially) qualitative research methods, survey development, mathematics, documentation, and records management.Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience working with individuals living with sickle cell disease or other chronic conditions and demonstrated experience serving as a patient advocate or engaging with patient communities is preferred.Knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease is highly desirable.QualificationsAppropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degreeMinimum Required Experience: 2 yearsPreferred Experience: Experience with Sickle Cell Disease community (professional or volunteer)#LI-SN1Physical RequirementsWork requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility 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 options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional 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 OverviewFor a full list of positions see: MCW CareersAt 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. 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