Research Coordinator Supervisor

Job Description

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition (MET) has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Coordinator Supervisor position to join the Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit (CRU).

The Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Unit is a research facility dedicated to the conduct of human studies of diabetes and related disorders. We provide a variety of study support services including facility and room use, research coordinator support, research nursing or mid‑level provider support, blood draws, clamp services, and performance of body composition by DXA.

Reporting to the CRU Director, this position will supervise the Research Coordinator team and is also responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing support for clinical studies within the unit. Under the supervision of the medical director, the research coordinator supervisor will coordinate and supervise the performance of clinical research procedures conducted within the CRU and provide comprehensive research support, including clinical trials consulting, regulatory guidance, and research coordination for UWMDI CRU‑based studies.

They will follow research protocols to obtain data through interviewing subjects/patients, conducting laboratory tests, following research protocols, coordinate patient participation in medical research studies and compile and verify the accuracy of research data.

• Research Study Management:
  Coordinate the operations of clinical, biomedical, and/or behavioral research studies involving human subjects.
• Coordinate specialized tasks with the research team such as the operation of equipment, processing of laboratory specimens, administering treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol, assessment of patient reaction to medications and/or treatments as part of a research protocol and identification of potential adverse reactions.
• Perform certain non‑invasive patient‑oriented procedures.
• Responsible for the processing and shipping of study‑specific laboratory specimens.
• Coordinate physician examinations and study protocol for technicians.
• Assist in planning aspects of team research.
• Keep study files in compliance with Food and Drug Administration's regulations.
• Read, interpret and communicate protocol for clinical studies providing data on the safety and efficacy of new drugs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, professional or community groups and volunteers.
• Maintain contact with Principal Investigators, Co‑Investigators, and public agencies which are involved with aspects of the research.
• Research Data Management:
  Maintain records of study data, design data collection tools, obtain and record research data in conjunction with physician and other professionals on the research team, assist in preparing interim reports for Principal Investigators, Study Sponsor and Human Subjects Review Board to ensure that each project timeline is being met, communicate with Principal Investigators, pharmaceutical and equipment company medical personnel in handling results of studies (progress reports, case report forms).
• Patient/Participant Management:
  Screen, recruit and interview potential subjects to determine eligibility according to specific study protocols, obtain informed consent, enroll patients in research protocol, explain research protocol to participants, respond to patient inquiries regarding protocol, schedule patient participation, coordinate all aspects of the patient's care, ensure compliance with research protocol, inform referring physicians of protocol requirements, perform other duties as required.

• Directs day to day operations of the CRU, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Assists the CRU Director in the organization, strategic planning, and overall direction of CRU research programs.
• Ensures operational compliance with institutional policies, federal regulations, and clinical research best practices.
• Leads development and implementation of workflow improvements to enhance CRU…