Clinical Research Coordinator II - Paulsen Lab

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II will manage the Wisconsin CADASIL study site. The incumbent will recruit, screen, select, and determine eligibility of research volunteer participants who may undergo activities such as neuropsychological assessment, lumbar puncture, blood draws, brain scans, behavioral assessments, neurological examinations and survey questions about quality of life and treatment opinions/decision-making. They will also ensure that all research protocols are followed and test results are recorded appropriately. They will oversee the biofluid lab to ensure safety protocols and operating procedures are followed. They will also be responsible for training new biofluid team members. The lab hires undergraduates to give them experience with a research study. The incumbent will assign activities and supervise their day-to-day work.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Human Subjects research with direct participant interaction
Must show career progression in this or similar field
Experience with collecting, processing, handling, or shipping biological samples
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as required to conduct cognitive testing and obtain informed consent

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
Detail-oriented, excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Previous supervisory experience
Previous UW-Madison experience
Previous experience with IRB submissions
Previous experience writing standard operating procedures
Previous experience with administration of Neuropsych exam testing

Responsibilities

Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training.
Contributes to the development of protocols
Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
Supervise lab undergraduate students
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
May assist with training of staff
Oversee biospecimen processing lab
Participate in community-based events to introduce research programs and disseminate project information to the general public
Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
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
Presentation and collection of informed consent to implement all ethical principles of good clinical practice.
May submit and maintain appropriate IRB submissions
Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
Performs quality checks