Neuroimaging Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine offers a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the Neuroimaging research group within the lab of Dr. Sterling Johnson in the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). The Wisconsin ADRC is dedicated to advancing research in aging and dementia, with a focus on developing effective strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Johnson’s research is particularly focused on the presymptomatic detection of Alzheimer’s disease at the level of the individual person using advanced biomarker technology, health and lifestyle factors that increase or decrease risk for Alzheimer’s disease and eventual cognitive impairment, and characterizing the multiple etiologies that may be present in any given individual. The Neuroimaging research group fosters a supportive environment that encourages professional growth through internal promotion, skill development, job shadowing, and continuous learning. This position is part of a collaborative team of study coordinators managing a diverse portfolio of research studies under the guidance of the Neuroimaging Research Assistant Program Manager. 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. 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.

Requirements

Familiarity with University administrative policies, federal human subject research regulations, and HIPAA compliance
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Collaborative, problem-solving mindset
Comfort with working independently with research participants
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, that are diplomatic, culturally competent, and effective across diverse teams and stakeholders
Must pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in human-subject research or health care setting
Previous work experience in customer service
Previous work experience with individuals with cognitive decline
Previous work experience with older adults
Experience with imaging, biomarkers, and/or psychometric testing

Responsibilities

Coordinating all aspects of study execution, including recruitment, scheduling, and interviewing of research participants
Assisting with PET and MRI imaging procedures
Managing data collection, entry, and maintenance
Supporting regulatory documentation and compliance
Maintaining regular communication with study participants to ensure adherence to protocols and timelines
Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for clinical research trials
Performs quality checks
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
Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
May assist with training of staff
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 resource needs and develops clinical research documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training
Contributes to the development of protocols