Clinical Research Assistant I - CIBMTR

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Provide research and administrative support for clinical research programs focused on patient-reported outcomes, quality of life, and patient experiences. Assist with qualitative and quantitative research activities, including literature and scoping reviews, qualitative data analysis, survey development, data management, and dissemination of research findings. Support the day-to-day operations of assigned studies and collaborate with research team members to advance study objectives, improve understanding of patient experiences, and contribute to research that informs clinical care and patient-centered outcomes. Help the team achieve program goals while safeguarding research subjects’ confidentiality and identity when working with personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The role supports study coordination, accurate electronic data capture, research records and databases, study logistics, project meetings, and compliance with applicable institutional review board (IRB) and regulatory requirements. It requires a high school education or equivalent; no prior experience is required. CITI Training must be completed within 90 days of hire. Appropriate experience may substitute for education on an equivalent basis. Work involves light exertion transporting materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. The work environment is environmentally controlled, with occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or water and other liquids. The position requires the ability to detect and translate speech or other communication; occasional color discrimination and perception of relative distances may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; appropriate experience may substitute for education on an equivalent basis.
No prior experience required.
Complete CITI Training within 90 days of hire.
Basic Microsoft Office skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to apply computer skills while engaging with customers.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.
Ability to transport materials or equipment with light exertion, but not for sustained periods.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Responsibilities

Assist with literature searches, literature reviews, and scoping reviews, including screening articles, extracting data, and summarizing research findings.
Assist with research dissemination by preparing abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, and reports.
Assist with study coordination, data entry, data quality checks, and maintaining accurate research records and databases.
Accurately enter responses into the electronic data capture system.
Maintain confidentiality of research data in accordance with NMDP policies, including data containing PII, PHI, and study information.
Maintain complete and accurate records and files for assigned research studies.
Provide logistical support to assigned studies.
Participate in project team meetings and collaborate with investigators, coordinators, and other team members.
Support qualitative and quantitative research activities, including qualitative data analysis and survey development.
Ensure compliance with relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible Spending options.
403B retirement package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On-campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation, and entertainment.