<p>Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.</p> <p>Job Category:</p> <p>Academic Staff</p> <p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>Job Profile:</p> <p>Clin Res Coord I</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>The Department of Medicine (DOM) Clinical Trials team, within the DOM Office of Research Services (ORS), is seeking to hire multiple Clinical Research Coordinators to support its portfolio of clinical research trials. The successful candidates may be hired to support trials in a variety of subspecialty areas in DOM, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease or Cardiovascular Medicine, depending on department needs and candidate skill set.</p> <p>Clinical Research Coordinators are an essential part of the DOM ORS team as they provide hands-on, visit-by-visit guidance and support through all aspects of the study. The primary duties of this job involve the management of clinical research trial activity for subjects enrolled in a variety of clinical research studies. Individuals hired at the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) level will perform coordination duties for simple sample studies, registries, data entry, lab processing, and assist Clinical Research Coordinator IIs (CRC II) in coordination of complex trials. Individuals hired at the CRC II level will perform similar responsibilities supporting more complex trials with a greater degree of independence. All positions will report to a DOM Clinical Trial Research Supervisor and work under the general direction of the DOM Clinical Trial Research Manager, along with principal investigators for each assigned research study.</p> <p>Attention to detail, time management and excellent organization will be critical to the success of this position. The incumbent is expected to follow the policies, procedures, guidelines for excellence and professionalism established by the Department of Medicine, SMPH Clinical Research Office and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, this position will ensure that all clinical research activity adheres to Federal, State, and University policies, procedures and requirements.</p> <ul> <li> <p>This position is full-time, 100%</p> </li><li> <p>The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire</p> </li><li> <p>This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.</p> </li><li> <p>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 every four years.</p> </li><li> <p>Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Clinical Research Coordinator I; Clinical Research Coordinator II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.</p> </li><li> <p>There are four (4) positions available on this recruitment, supporting clinical research trials across several areas of the department. The responsibilities and qualifications for each position are the same and applicants will be considered for each of the vacancies.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel to offsite locations within the Madison, WI area may be required to perform study-related procedures. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria").</p> </li></ul> <p>Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Reading and understanding of research principles and methodology and ability to apply that knowledge to a clinical trials environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong oral and written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to interact with patients and researchers independently using initiative and good judgment.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols </li><li>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 </li><li>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 </li><li>Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s) </li><li>Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels </li></ul> <p>Department:</p> <p>School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Research Services</p> <p>The Department of Medicine (DOM) Clinical Trials team is a unit within the DOM Office of Research Services (ORS) that assists investigators with conducting clinical trial studies at UW. We provide support and oversight for the Regulatory, Budget, Contract, Coordination and Financial components of clinical trials as part of a comprehensive service plan.</p> <p>Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging-and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!</p> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>The starting salary for a Clinical Research Coordinator I is $50,000 and for a Clinical Research Coordinator II is $55,000. Both salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.</p> <p>Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work experience in human research, patient care, or a clinical trials environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in coordinating clinical research trials from various departments and sources.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in approaching patients, describing procedures, and conducting informed consent.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience in scheduling, coordinating, and conducting visits and study meetings.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree Preferred</p> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Cover Letter</p> </li><li> <p>Resume</p> </li></ul> <p>Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.</p> <p>Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.</p> <p>University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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