Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) together with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and their associated studies focus on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease by studying biological and brain imaging markers, with the goal of learning how to prevent and treat the disease before symptoms occur. The position is for a motivated clinical research visit coordinator with attention to detail, strong analytic, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and creative problem solving experience. Key Responsibilities Serves as a main point of contact for clinical research participants, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts the Principal Investigator of issues. Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels. Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols. Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects more complex information, performs medical assessments, and answers varied questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. Performs medical assessments after required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy. Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials. May assist with training of staff. Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols. Performs quality checks. Qualifications and Skills Familiarity with University administrative policies, federal human subject research regulations, and HIPAA compliance. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Collaborative, problem-solving mindset. Comfort with working independently with research participants. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Education Bachelor Degree preferred; focus in biological sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, health care-related field, or related area is preferred. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated minimum starting salary for the position is $51,000 for hire as Clinical Research Coordinator I or $55,000 for Clinical Research Coordinator II. Starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect benefits such as vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and retirement benefits. More information is available on the campus benefits webpage. Department School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study. Institutional Statement on Diversity and Equal Opportunity 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. The university may require accommodations and background checks as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr