Clinical Research Coordinator - Orthopedics

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•$55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) seeks a talented clinical research professional to play a pivotal role in advancing innovative research. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of clinical studies and collaborate with nationally recognized investigators and multidisciplinary teams to support cutting-edge research that directly impacts patient care in joint reconstruction, surgical outcomes, spine care, musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation strategies. The CRC position will work closely with investigators, clinical staff, and research participants to ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies while also recruiting, screening, selecting, determining eligibility, and enrolling study participants. This position will also contribute to the development of our unit processes, procedures, staff, and tools. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating environments. This role provides a unique platform for professional growth, innovation, and meaningful contribution to patient-centered research. Terminal, [24] month appointment This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. 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. Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with human subject research
Prior experience consenting and enrolling human subjects
Prior experience adhering to IRB approved protocols
Prior experience with FDA regulated clinical trials
Prior experience with monitoring audits both internal and external
Prior experience with data entry
Prior experience with electronic data capturing (EDC) systems
Prior experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
Prior experience with electronic medical/health records (EMR or EHR) systems
Prior experience managing multiple research projects simultaneously
Schedule flexibility

Responsibilities

Performs quality checks
May assist with training of staff
Coordinates multi-site clinical study activities, including activation, maintenance, and closure processes.
Serves as a liaison among the Principal Investigator/research team, participating sites, study sponsors, and collaborators to administer protocols and ensure study goals and timelines are met.
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
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
Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training.
Contributes to the development of protocols