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UW School of Medicine and Public Health · 4 hours ago

Research Program Coordinator

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Program Coordinator to support the REACH Team in conducting research studies. This role involves participant recruitment, biospecimen management, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while also supervising staff and collaborating with various stakeholders.

EducationHealth CareHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives

Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures

Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)

Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information

Conduct phlebotomy and assists biobank manager in storing and transporting biospecimens

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked

Assists preparing and managing IRB submissions and Service Agreements

Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program

Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims

Qualification

Clinical research coordinationResearch project managementSurvey developmentBiospecimen collectionData security understandingBiosafety requirementsTeam collaborationDetail-orientedProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

At least five years' experience in a clinical research coordinator or regulatory affairs and participant engagement specialist role working in areas outlined in the duties

At least five years' experience in a research project management support role

At least five years' experience in developing, testing, and administering surveys (paper, online, in-person), including using online applications (e.g., REDCap or Qualtrics)

At least two years' experience in human subjects biospecimen collection and biobank support role

Must provide a valid driver's license

Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check

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

Preferred

Proven understanding of data security and Biosafety requirements

Experience in collecting, storing, and shipping biospecimens

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Competitive insurances and savings accounts

Retirement benefits

Company

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers graduate programs, health professions programs, and innovative research. It is a sub-organization of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Founded in 1907

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees