Job Description
Job Summary:
The Department of Orthopedics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee the Orthopedic Trauma Research program at the University of Wisconsin. A primary responsibility is to coordinate multiple, ongoing multi-center clinical research studies with extra-mural funding. The coordinator will be chiefly responsible for consenting and enrolling patients for research studies and ensuring study endpoints are met including research follow-ups. The coordinator will also assist with providing data to study sponsors, and dissemination of research findings. The coordinator will work closely with orthopedic trauma surgeons who conduct clinical research. The position also involves basic research administration tasks within the department, including supporting and training medical students and orthopedic residents participating in orthopedic trauma research projects.
Responsibilities: Clinical Research Coordinator II (RE016)
Clinical Research Coordinator I (RE015)
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Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, kinesiology, biomedical engineering, or other related fields.
Qualifications: Highly Preferred Competencies:
- Performing human subjects research or working with patients in a clinical setting
- Prior experience managing multiple projects, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines
Preferred Competencies:
- Prior experience with data entry into REDCap databases
- Managing data in Excel
- Familiarity with HealthLink or other electronic medical record system
- Schedule flexibility to accommodate research needs
- Familiarity with IRB submissions, amendments, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
This position may include hours outside of regular business hours based on the needs of the program studies. Successful candidates will have schedule flexibility.
Work Type: 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.
Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications The starting salary for each title is as follows but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
- Clinical Research Coordinator I: $50,000
- Clinical Research Coordinator II: $53,000
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (
Additional Information: Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
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 currently scheduled to end March 31, 2026 and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
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 every four years.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact: Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Clin Res Coord I(RE015) or Clin Res Coord II(RE016)
Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO
Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number: 313507-AS
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