Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job category:

Academic Staff

Employment type:

Regular

Job profile:

Clin Res Coord II

Job summary:

The Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine offers a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator to support. The Department of Medicine offers a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Specialist to support Drs. Joan Neuner and David Feldstein in General Internal Medicine – Health Services. This group of three to four faculty physicians, a PhD research scientist and other team members works on research across multiple topics in primary care. Our unit has a particular focus on developing ways to improve delivery of health care. A new employee who would bring skills in connecting with patients and providers would add greatly to our ability to examine the implementation and impact of these health care delivery innovations. Projects include multi-site randomized trials, as well as, observational and pilot studies.

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%.

• The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.

• 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: 1. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication, 2. Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods, 3. Strong problem solving and orgnizational skills with attention to detail, 4. Ability to complete multiple tasks and to prioritize on deadline

Key job responsibilities:

• Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of 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 completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy

• May assist with training of staff

• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols

• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels

• Serves as a main point of contact for clinical research participants, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

• Performs quality checks

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine

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 General Internal Medicine, we design and deliver state-of-the-art primary care that helps all people live their healthiest lives. We are experts in ambulatory education, population health and chronic medical care for complex patients—and we work in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative, and compassionate. We strive for excellence and equity.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $50,000; 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.

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 at least 1 years in biomedical or health research setting

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience 3 years in biomedical or health research setting

• Experience with data management and presentation with software such as excel

• Experience with interviews and clinical observations

• Patient or customer service experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; focus in Social or Biological Science, Healthcare or related field Preferred

How to apply:

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.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

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.

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. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact information:

Kassie Hefty, kjhefty@medicine.wisc.edu

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