Clinical Research Coordinator II

Position Description:

Purpose

Perform the day-to-day administrative activities of clinical research trial programs.  Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.  Assist with recruiting, and training study staff.

Primary Functions

• Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent (including Spanish Speaking) from participants in Maternal Fetal   Medicine (MFM) and OB-GYN clinics. Conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Travel to affiliate hospitals to recruit participants. Weekend coverage required.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments such as neonatology, cardiology, radiology etc. and institutions such as Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and maintaining contact with study participants.
• Collect, enter and disseminate research data.  Report program data and progress to study investigators.  Work with Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Collect samples from patients as needed. Process and transport samples as directed.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Prepare IRB documents and reports.  Evaluate and write of research protocols in collaboration with the study investigator. Depending on studies working with MCW and CHW IRBs are imminent.
• Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program components.
• Coordinate program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.  Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Monitor study related budgets.  Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities for MFMs.
• Attend investigator meetings and train the study staff on protocol.

Preferred Schedule:

Between 7am to 5pm

Position Requirements:

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, Venipuncture and records management.
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, fluent in Spanish, resource management, and writing skills.

Specifications

Minimum Required Education:               Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience:              2 years            

Field:                                                    Science and fluent in Spanish

Certification:                                          CITI training within 90 days of hire

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