Clinical Research Coordinator

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Clin Res Coord I

The UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Department of Medicine seek a motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the translational research program of Dr. Jane Churpek. This role operates at the cutting edge of genomic medicine, focusing on identifying inherited genetic factors that increase the risk of cancer and bone marrow disorders. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, including genetic counselors, physicians, and scientists, the CRC will support high-impact studies aimed at transforming patient care through early detection and disease prevention.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of clinical and registry-based research, including protocols related to hereditary hematologic malignancies and telomere biology disorders. As the primary point of contact for research participants, the CRC will lead recruitment, screening, and enrollment efforts, ensuring that patients and their families are empowered with knowledge throughout their journey. Key responsibilities include maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance, managing complex data within REDCap, collaborating across disciplines within the university and abroad to meet the milestones of our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative research that bridges the gap between bench science discovery and life‑saving clinical care.

• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)

• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

• Recruits, screens, selects, determines eligibility and enrolls trial participants, collects information, and answers questions under supervision of a medically licensed professional. May perform basic medical assessments after completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy

• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

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

• Expertise in clinical research workflows and a working knowledge of translational research environments.

• Knowledge of biology or medicine gained through education or prior work experience.

• Ability to navigate complex institutional resources and identify critical issues needing immediate escalation to the Principal Investigator.

• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of various clinical and basic research fields.

• Meticulous approach to data management and the development of technical study documents.

• A proactive mindset regarding the development of new unit processes and procedures to enhance team performance.

• Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly.

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center, Dr. Jane Churpek Lab:

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