Clinical Research Coordinator

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. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clin Res Coord I Job Summary: The Clinical Research Coordinator is an academic staff position in the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at UW Madison. The ADRC is a highly successful research center focused on improving early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD), identifying risk and protective factors, and understanding the disease process. The ADRC Clinical Core enrolls adults over 45 years of age ranging from healthy individuals with and without a family history of Alzheimer's disease to those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Our teams are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for participants and staff. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work in the ADRC Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ORE) Core in a collaborative role that works closely with team members across multiple ADRC cores. The coordinator will be responsible for screening, obtaining informed consent, and enrolling study participants in the ADRC Recruitment Registry (the center's research data base that matches eligible people to AD research studies connected to the ADRC). The coordinator will also provide recruitment support for ancillary research studies utilizing the ADRC Recruitment Registry. Additional responsibilities include scheduling visits for Clinical Core research study participants, assisting with the delivery of the ORE Core's signature education outreach events (for example, Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and the Fall Community Conversation), and engaging with the Clinical Core Participant Advisory Council (PAC). The coordinator will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. This position is full or part-time, 50%-100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. 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. Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: Communication with potential participants is a very important aspect of this role, so a successful candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written English language skills. Attention to detail with strong organizational and interpersonal skills is essential. Highly qualified candidates will be able to handle multiple priorities and research study needs, have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, work collaboratively across teams, and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Key Job Responsibilities: Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s) 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 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 Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols Participates in community based outreach activities representing the ADRC as needed Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center 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! At the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, we help older adults live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university, remarkable health system and regional Veterans hospital. We are innovative, collaborative and compassionate. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond. Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $45,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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 Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026. Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that positions earning less than $43,888 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for overtime. Based on these rules, if the person selected for this recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at July 1, 2024 ($43,888 annually), they will be an academic staff non-exempt employee, will be paid hourly and will receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Required Qualifications: Experience in customer relations Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of relevant experience in a health care or human subjects clinical research setting or an equivalent combination of education and experiences Experience working with individuals from communities historically underrepresented in research Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Cover letter preferred Resume Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. 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