Clinical Research Coordinator at Universities of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

53000.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Trials, Research Protocols, Data Collection, Sample Processing, Participant Recruitment, Screening, Eligibility Determination, Vital Signs Collection, Phlebotomy, Regulatory Adherence, Inventory Management, Workflow Scheduling, Electronic Health Records Review, Patient Scheduling, Infectious Disease Research, Gut Microbiome Research

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Clin Res Coord I Job Summary: The University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator to support research and public health practice. Are you passionate about clinical trials and want to work with a fun interdisciplinary research team? The Safdar research team is seeking an individual to fill the Clinical Research Coordinator I role to assist with a portfolio of research projects and clinical trials being conducted at the UW and our affiliated VA hospital! These projects include research on increasing resistant to multi-drug resistant infections and the role of diet/fiber intake on influencing the gut microbiome. This coordinator will work closely with Dr. Nasia Safdar’s Infectious Disease Research Laboratory, her lab manager, regulatory specialist, undergraduate students, and others supporting these trials. The individual hired will be primarily responsible for the conduct of clinical studies under Dr. Safdar. This position is full or part-time, 75-100% 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 is a terminal, 24 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. 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. 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”). Key Job Responsibilities: Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s) 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 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 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 Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Safdar Research 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! The Division of Infectious Disease are national experts in infectious disease clinical care and leadership. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs in partnership with the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $53,000; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer. 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: At least 1 year of clinical trials work, with experience reviewing electronic health records. At least 1 year of experience recruiting or scheduling patients in a hospital or research environment. Must have a valid US Driver’s License. Education: Bachelor's Degree (with focus in biology of scientific study) Preferred Minimum 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, 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 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 currently scheduled to end March 23, 2028 and will require eligibility to work until that time. 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: Charles Amble, caamble@medicine.wisc.edu, +1(608)262-5609 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. 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Responsibilities

The coordinator will primarily be responsible for the conduct of clinical studies, which involves scheduling logistics, determining workflows, managing inventory, and submitting participant data and samples according to research protocols. Key duties also include recruiting, screening, enrolling trial participants, answering inquiries, and performing basic medical assessments under supervision.