Clinical Research Project Coordinator I

University of Wisconsin Madison
$44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
sick time
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2025
Job Summary: The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) seeks a collaborative individual to assist with the project coordination of clinical research studies. The WRC is a core lab within the Department of Ophthalmology. This position will serve as project coordinator of administrative clinical trial activities (activation, maintenance, and closure processes). Serves as a liaison among the principal investigator/research team, clinical research coordinators, study sponsors, and other collaborators to assist with administration of protocols and other study specific documents, ensuring goals and objectives are met according to set timelines. Activity may be limited to local site trial management. May assist with management of external sites participating in trials. Responsibilities: Serves as project coordinator of administrative clinical trial activities (activation, maintenance, and closure processes) Serves as a liaison among the Principal Investigator/research team, clinical research coordinators, study sponsors, and other collaborators to administer protocols, ensuring goals and objectives are met according to set timelines. Activity may be limited to local site trial management. May assist with management of external sites participating in trials. 30% Collaborates with investigators, research staff, study sponsors, and other collaborators to rapidly move clinical trial research protocols through the activation process. May assist with coordination of and communication related to new clinical trial opportunities 20% Interfaces with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and collaborators to maintain clinical trials, including reviewing, evaluating, and implementing protocol amendments, ensuring timelines and milestones are met; assists with, or is responsible for proper study close-out procedures and communication to ensure proper trial management 10% Schedules, coordinates, and prepares for sponsor site visits, ensuring that all study records are available, complete, and accurate for sponsor review 5% Coordinates and assists with development of study protocols and associated documents, both during initial development and when changes are required. May contribute to the development of protocol Case Report Forms 15% Serves as point of contact for external institutions participating in clinical research studies. Ensures data is entered accurately by study team(s), which may include monitoring study records for completeness and accuracy 20% Assists with training staff 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: Required: Attention to detail and strong organization skills. Excellent independent problem solving. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills. Experience in research or healthcare setting. Preferred: Experience working in Optometry or Ophthalmology setting. Experience working with clinical trials. Experience working in a clinic office setting. Experience as/or assisting project management. Experience with Flywheel and/or Smartsheet. Work Type: Full Time: 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: Terminal, 11 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding 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. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Contact: Beth Reuter ejreuter@wisc.edu 608-263-3680 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Clin Res Project Coord I(RE102) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/FPRC Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 310640-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. 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