Clinical Research Coordinator - General Internal Medicine

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Summary:

The Department of Medicine offers a unique opportunity for a
Clinical Research Coordinator to support Drs. Joan Neuner and David
Feldstein in General Internal Medicine – Health Services. This
group of three to four faculty physicians, a PhD research scientist
and other team members works on research across multiple topics in
primary care. Our unit has a particular focus on developing ways to
improve delivery of health care. A new employee who would bring
skills in connecting with patients and providers would add greatly
to our ability to examine the implementation and impact of these
health care delivery innovations. Projects include multi-site
randomized trials, as well as, observational and pilot
studies.

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%
• 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.

• Your position has been identified as a position of trust. The

University of Wisconsin-Madison requires that a criminal background
check (CBC) be conducted every four years on all current employees
and volunteers who hold a position of trust. It is also required
that all employees and volunteers with this access must self-report
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employees and visitors.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities, will be given first consideration:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills with attention

to detail

• Ability to complete multiple tasks and to prioritize on

deadline

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies resource needs and develops clinical research

documents, such as job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and
training. Contributes to the development of protocols.

• 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.

• Conducts qualitative interviews
• Data management and IRB/regulatory documentation

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine,
Division of General Internal Medicine.

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of
Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve
lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and
health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department
understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is
empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of
supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical
education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards
our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the
Division of General Internal Medicine , we design and deliver
state-of-the-art primary care that helps all people live their
healthiest lives. We are experts in ambulatory education,
population health and chronic medical care for complex patients—and
we work in partnership with our world-class university and
remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative, and
compassionate. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we
make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $55,000 annually; but is
negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information,
refer to the campus benefits webpage and
SMPH
Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) requires that positions earning less than
$43,888 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for
overtime. Based on these rules, if the person selected for this
recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at July 1,
2024 ($43,888 annually), they will be an academic staff non-exempt
employee, will be paid hourly and will receive overtime
compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in biomedical or health research

setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in biomedical or health research

setting

• Experience with data management and presentation with software

such as excel

• Experience with interviews and clinical observations
• Patient or customer service experience

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; focus in Social or Biological Science,
Healthcare or related field Preferred

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• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience
aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to
determine which applicants move forward in the process. References
will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be
notified once the search concludes and a candidate is
selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position,
including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected
applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will
require continuous work eligibility . If you are selected for this
position you must provide proof of work authorization and
eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our
position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal
or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Kassie Hefty, kjhefty@medicine.wisc.edu

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