Clinical Research Coordinator job at University of Wisconsin - Madison in Madison, WI

Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Location: Madison United States Remote Type: Hybrid Location: Madison, Wisconsin Category: Research Job Description: 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. 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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job