Clinical Research Coordinator II - Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Summary

As a Clinical Research Coordinator II, in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, you will 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, training, and supervising staff and managing the program budget.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants. Conduct or coordinate training for program participants.
• Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants.
• Collect, analyze, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

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

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years  

Preferred Experience: Familiarity with genetics 

Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI training within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• 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
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• 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 brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

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