Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow's discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities.

In the role of Clinical Research Coordinator I you will be working in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department.

Purpose

This Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I position involves working closely with Principal Investigators Dr. Jennifer Knight and/or Dr. Kelly Rentscher and associated team members in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and the MCW Cancer Center. The CRC will perform the day-to-day research and administrative activities of the biobehavioral oncology clinical research program, which investigates stress, inflammatory and aging biology, and health disparities in cancer survivorship populations, and will provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals. The qualified applicant will be organized, motivated, open to learning, flexible, able to function independently, self-directed, and proactive. The following list is representative of the duties and responsibilities of a CRC, but it is not all-inclusive, nor will the CRC necessarily be responsible for all the duties outlined. Duties and responsibilities are subject to modification at the discretion of the PI(s).

Primary Functions

• Recruit, screen, enroll, obtain consent, administer study assessments (e.g., questionnaires, behavioral tasks) and follow up with study participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, assisting with biological sample collection, processing, and transport, ordering equipment and supplies, and working collaboratively with other departments and institutions. Monitor project budgets.
• Maintain patient calendars, screening, and enrollment information utilizing the OnCore software tool to assist in patient specific protocol required timelines to ensure compliance with protocol requirements.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators.
• Prepare and submit IRB documents and reports. Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Work with the Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases (e.g., REDCap) and files related to the research.
• Analyze research data, summarize results, and prepare graphical representation of the research findings.
• Provide written and editorial assistance in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and other study-related reports. Conduct literature reviews.
• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide periodic training and assist with scheduling and supervising research assistants.
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials.
• Attend project meetings, area seminars, and other meetings as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of psychology, biology, computers, clerical procedures, customer service standards, collaboration, and records management. Top skills and proficiencies include clear communication, working collaboratively as a team member, rigorous organization, attention to detail, time management, critical thinking, data collection and management, strong writing skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year of research experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience:

Field: Psychology, Public Health, Pre-Medicine, or other related research-oriented field

Certification: CITI training within 90 days of hire; Laboratory biosafety training after hire

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Why MCW? (edit if necessary, example remove items for interns if not applicable)

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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