Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3h • $44,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine seek a motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the translational research program of Dr. Jane Churpek. This role operates at the cutting edge of genomic medicine, focusing on identifying inherited genetic factors that increase the risk of cancer and bone marrow disorders. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, including genetic counselors, physicians, and scientists, the CRC will support high-impact studies aimed at transforming patient care through early detection and disease prevention. The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of clinical and registry-based research, including protocols related to hereditary hematologic malignancies and telomere biology disorders. As the primary point of contact for research participants, the CRC will lead recruitment, screening, and enrollment efforts, ensuring that patients and their families are empowered with knowledge throughout their journey. Key responsibilities include maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance, managing complex data within REDCap, collaborating across disciplines within the university and abroad to meet the milestones of our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative research that bridges the gap between bench science discovery and life-saving clinical care.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the health care field.
• Prior experience in biology, genetics, or translational research and/or education.
• Prior experience in an oncology or hematology role.
• Prior experience in a patient-facing role.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records and/or REDCap.
• Prior experience in a role that is independent and part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries.
• Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues
• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional.
• May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level