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The Department of Orthopedics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the Orthopaedic Trauma Research program at the University of Wisconsin. A primary responsibility is to coordinate multiple, ongoing multi-center clinical research studies with extra-mural funding. The coordinator will be chiefly responsible for consenting and enrolling patients for research studies and ensuring study endpoints are met including research follow-ups. The coordinator will also assist with obtaining IRB approval, invoicing and providing data to study sponsors, and dissemination of research findings. The coordinator will work closely with the five orthopaedic trauma surgeons who conduct clinical research. The position also involves basic research administration tasks within the department, including supporting and training medical students and orthopaedic residents participating in orthopaedic trauma research projects.

The Department embraces both independent and collaborative work-styles. Our general approach is to empower individuals to work independently through thorough and hands-on training and on-boarding, while also having regular meetings with collaborators and support staff within the department to foster a strong team environment.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

• 25% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
• 25% 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
• 25% 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
• 5% 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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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, biomedical engineering, or other related fields preferred.

Prior experience performing human subjects research highly preferred.

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $45,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 then every four years.

This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume, a cover letter briefly describing how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Clin Res Coord II(RE016)

A536110-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO

Academic Staff-Renewable

273972-AS