Clinical Research Coordinator I or II

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team of research administrative professionals. We invite qualified candidates to apply, we offer a fun, dynamic, and collaborative environment with opportunities for partial remote work. The candidate will coordinate complex, multi-step industry sponsored and Principal Investigator initiated clinical trials for a variety of adult and pediatric investigators. Studies focus on discovery and prevention, detection and treatment of neurological disease. The candidate will coordinate all aspects of a study, including enrolling, screening, consenting and entering data.

• 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.

• General hours are Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.- 4:30p.m., however there may be occasional nights and weekends as well as possible travel outside of WI for sponsor hosted events.

• Terminal, 12-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.

• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: CRC I and CRC II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

• 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").

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:f

• Knowledge of HIPPA requirements and aligned practices

• Knowledge of GCP guidelines and regulatory compliance

• 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

• Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols

• May assist with training of staff

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

• 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

• 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

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin provides state-of-the-art care for people afflicted with diseases of the nervous system, conducts research in basic and clinical neuroscience, and offers medical students, residents and fellows intensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. The Department's mission of clinical service, research and teaching is pursued at the University Hospital, the Middleton Veteran's Administration Medical Center, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and in a diverse set of clinical outreach sites within the state of Wisconsin. The faculty and academic staff of the department currently consists of over 200 individuals engaged in a broad range of clinical and academic activities. Neurology faculty and academic staff include neurologists, neuropsychologists and scientists who are engaged in basic and clinical research and also contribute to educational programs of the Department. There are more than 32 trainees in a variety of residency, fellowship, and postdoctoral programs.

The starting salary for the position is $51,000 for a CRC I and $55,000 for a CRC II, 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.

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• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, data entry/capture platforms, and other research operational systems - REDCap, Oncore, HealthLink, ARROW

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills for interacting and building rapport with patients, families, and research personnel

• Excellent time management, strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, effective multi-tasking, and solid project management skills

• Demonstrates independent critical thinking, sound decision-making, and the ability to adapt in dynamic research environments

• Previous roles in academic medicine, research, healthcare or related fields

• Basic medical terminology, ability to interpret protocols, patient records, and/or medical reports in a hospital, research or similar environment

• 1-2 years prior research or healthcare experience in an academic medical setting

• Prior experience at UW Health, School of Medicine and Public Health, or UW Madison

Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in health-related field, research or life-sciences or related health sciences

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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 currently scheduled to endone year from the start dateand 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.

Caitlin Spaulding, staley@wisc.edu,608-265-1325

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