Clinical Research Coordinator

at  University of WisconsinMadison

JOB SUMMARY:

The Green Inequality Lab (https://greeninequalitylab.pophealth.wisc.edu/) seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support data collection and research administration for a large suite of projects focused on reproductive equity.
Our multidisciplinary team, led by Dr. Tiffany Green, conducts community-engaged research and we focus on diverse reproductive justice issues. Our collaborative team of scientists and trainees work together to gather data to support meaningful change.
Primarily, the research coordinator will support data collection on two projects:
1. Black People’s Pregnancy Preferences Study (BoPPs): We are using mixed-methods research to study abortion method preferences among Black people who can get pregnant and how structural and legal barriers affect these preferences. Learn more here: https://greeninequalitylab.pophealth.wisc.edu/research/current-research/#bopps
In this study, the Clinical Research Coordinator will recruit and interview Black people who are capable of pregnancy who have sought abortion care.
2. Effects of Birth Cost Recovery on Black Families in Wisconsin: Birth Cost Recovery (BCR) is a policy that holds some unmarried, non-custodial fathers responsible for Medicaid costs at the time of delivery. We are conducting a community-engaged study to better understand how BCR impacts Wisconsin Black families. Learn more here: https://greeninequalitylab.pophealth.wisc.edu/research/current-research/#birth-cost-recovery
In this study, the Clinical Research Coordinator will recruit and interview Black parents living on low incomes who have been impacted by the policy.
The Research Coordinator will be trained by our team in qualitative data collection and analysis. Following the qualitative data collection portion of both projects, the Research Coordinator will support the quantitative data collection phase of these projects.
At the Green Inequality Lab, we play to our team’s strengths and interests. Beyond these two projects, there are opportunities to get involved in other research and education initiatives.
We will prioritize the recruitment of individuals with lived experience We use lived experience to mean knowledge based on someone’s perspective, personal identities, and history, beyond their personal or educational experience. People with lived experience are those directly affected by social, health, public health, or other issues and by the strategies that aim to address those issues. This gives them insights that can inform and improve research, policies, practices, and programs.

EDUCATION:

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in social science, or completion of coursework related to social science or public health research, including coursework in qualitative research methods.
Relevant, practical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Knowledge of and commitment to reproductive justice, racial justice, and gender equity
• Cultural humility and ability to understand issues impacting marginalized communities
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups about sensitive topics
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects
• Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Preferred:

• Experience with qualitative research. Preference will be given to experience in community engaged research and outreach, within reproductive health
• Experience collaborating with study team members, collaborators, community stakeholders and research participants using community engaged processes
• Knowledge of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Coordinates clinical research studies, performing related tasks and activities. Collects information, recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol.

• 20% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 25% 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
• 15% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 20% Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• 20% 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