Research Program Coordinator

The Research Program Coordinator works under the supervision of the REACH (Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health) Team Lead, community partners, and other stakeholders to conduct recruitment, biospecimen collection and management of participants for research studies at the School of Medicine and Public Health. The Research Program Coordinator supports all study compliance requirements, including assisting with protocol and survey development, managing IRB and biosafety submissions. The incumbent ensures that all data and specimen releases follow institutional, state and US regulations. The Research Program Coordinator will work with the Biobank Operations Manager to procure biospecimen from research participants, track specimens, prepare biospecimen shipments and implement quality control protocols in the biobank. This position will also work with the School of Medicine and Public Health Communications team to develop and distribute internal communications, press releases, and participant engagement materials. The ideal candidate will be adaptable to rapid changes, detail-oriented, able to organize, present, and convey problems or issues and propose possible solutions; have a strong sense of urgency, collaborate effectively amongst a team, manage and adapt to changing priorities, communicate well in both written and verbal media, coordinate and track project-related tasks, and apply prior clinical research experience to this program.

Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

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. The primary work location is the Medical Sciences Center.

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.

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for research supplies, equipment, and facilities

• Assists in preparing quotes for REACH services requested by internal and external investigators

• Assists in grant proposal development and IRB submissions

• Assists in composing and organizing research reports and manuscripts to provide updates on unit objectives

• Maintains organization of research records according to established policies and procedures

• Assists with conducting experiments or interviews, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results according to established protocols

• Tracks supply and equipment inventory levels and places replenishment orders

School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Informatics and Information Technology, REACH

The starting salary for the position is $75,000; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

• At least five years' experience in a clinical research coordinator or regulatory affairs and participant engagement specialist role working in areas outlined in the duties
• At least five years' experience in a research project management support role
• At least five years' experience in developing, testing, and administering surveys (paper, online, in-person), including using online applications (e.g., REDCap or Qualtrics)
• At least two years' experience in human subjects research biobank support role

• Proven understanding of data security regulations (e.g., NIST, HIPAA)
• Proven understanding of FDA, GCP, and Biosafety requirements
• Familiarity with medical terminology and disease coding systems

Bachelor's degree preferred

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

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

Cody Roekle croekle@wisc.edu 608-263-7676

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