Job Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator is an academic staff position in the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at UW Madison. The ADRC is a highly successful research center focused on improving early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD), identifying risk and protective factors, and understanding the disease process. The ADRC Clinical Core enrolls adults over 45 years of age ranging from healthy individuals with and without a family history of Alzheimer's disease to those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Our teams are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for participants and staff.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work in the ADRC Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ORE) Core in a collaborative role that works closely with team members across multiple ADRC cores. The coordinator will be responsible for screening, obtaining informed consent, and enrolling study participants in the ADRC Recruitment Registry (the center's research data base that matches eligible people to AD research studies connected to the ADRC). The coordinator will also provide recruitment support for ancillary research studies utilizing the ADRC Recruitment Registry. Additional responsibilities include scheduling visits for Clinical Core research study participants, assisting with the delivery of the ORE Core's signature education outreach events (for example, Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and the Fall Community Conversation), and engaging with the Clinical Core Participant Advisory Council (PAC). The coordinator will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Responsibilities:

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.

• 25% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 20% 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
• 20% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 5% 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
• 10% Participates in community based outreach activities representing the ADRC as needed

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Two or more years of relevant experience in a health care or human subjects clinical research setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Experience working with individuals from communities historically underrepresented in research is preferred. Experience in customer relations is required.

Communication with potential participants is a very important aspect of this role, so a successful candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written English language skills. Attention to detail with strong organizational and interpersonal skills is essential.

Highly qualified candidates will be able to handle multiple priorities and research study needs, have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, work collaboratively across teams, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $47,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $47,000 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. Benefits information can be found at ().

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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.

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.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Jennifer Mcalister
jmcalister@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-9640
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

312918-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond.Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world.In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021.More th ... an 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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