Job Summary: | The Clinical Eye Research Unit (CERU) in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is looking for an amazing applicant to grow our team.
This position will play a vital role in clinical research, including working closely with our research coordinators and physicians, and conducting patient procedures, as required for our clinical trials and diverse ophthalmic research. The individual will be responsible for evaluating processes, policies and making recommendations to ensure the program provides quality care and service to research patients, sponsors and providers. Duties also include working closely with physicians to help with resident and fellow research and education opportunities.
The successful applicant must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, work independently, consistently and effectively as part of a high-performance work team. The individual must also have keen and acute attention to detail, multitasking and strong critical thinking and organizational skills, and be able to manage a variety of projects simultaneously. The applicant must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, exceptional documentation abilities, and a dedicated work ethic. Providing information and education regarding clinical trial opportunities, answering basic questions about eye physiology, conditions or diseases, and study requirements to research participants of all ages and backgrounds will also be expected. Experience with or demonstrated ability to learn to operate and maneuver through a wide-range of data collection programs and platforms is also required. | Responsibilities: | Coordinates clinical research studies, performing a variety of tasks and activities. Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility, and enrolls study participants and ensures subjects follow the research protocol. Develops study-related documents. Applies expertise, knowledge, and skills to a broad range of different types of clinical studies, navigates resources, and identifies issues needing escalation. Contributes to development of new team and unit processes, procedures, staff, and tools. - 5% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
- 50% 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
- 15% 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
- 5% 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
- 5% Performs quality checks
- 10% Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols
- 5% May assist with training of staff
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Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Health Sciences or related field preferred. | Qualifications: | -Previous experience in human subject research preferred.
-Previous experience in research data collection preferred.
-Previous health care experience desirable. | Work Type: | Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. | Appointment Type, Duration: | Ongoing/Renewable | Salary: | Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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 (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). | 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, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice. | Contact: | Beth Reuter
ejreuter@wisc.edu
608-263-3680
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Official Title: | Clin Res Coord II(RE016) | Department(s): | A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/GEN | Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Renewable | Job Number: | 305320-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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