Job Summary: | This position will support the research programs of Dr. Zach Stowe. Dr. Stowe conducts clinical, psychophysiological, and genetic research among women. Portions of their research include clinical trial methodology.
The successful candidate will support these programs in all aspects of research and will be part of a growing, creative, dynamic team. This individual will assist with the implementation of assigned research studies and clinical trials, including recruitment, consenting, administration of assessment budgeting, study conduct, monitoring, and data management and quality control.
| 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. - 10% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
- 20% 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
- 10% 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
- 15% 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
- 15% Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training. Contributes to the development of protocols
- 10% May assist with training of staff
- 10% Lab management (reconciliation, hosting meetings, managing student research assistants).
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Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred in social sciences, biological sciences or health-related field | Qualifications: | -1 year of experience in clinical or health or social research environment desirable.
-Previous experience with research methodology desirable.
Knowledge/Skills Required:
-Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organization skills.
-Ability to work well on a team and maintain professional interactions with patients, caregivers, hospital staff, and research staff.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Basic understanding of research methodology.
-Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Redcap, Arrow, statistics software, perform electronic literature searchers, and use database software.
-Must be comfortable working with both adolescent and adult trauma-exposed populations.
-Available to work evening and weekend hours.
Knowledge/Skills Preferred:
-Knowledge of University administrative policies and procedures as well as federal human subjects' protection regulations desirable.
-Background in psychology or biological sciences.
-Phlebotomy experience is a plus. | Work Type: | Full Time: 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 $45,000 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/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0) | Additional Information: | 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.
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. | How to Apply: | To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. | Contact: | Kabao Chang
kchang52@wisc.edu
608-263-6062
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. |
Official Title: | Clin Res Coord II(RE016) | Department(s): | A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHIATRY | Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Renewable | Job Number: | 308706-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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