Clinical Research Assistant III - Neurodegenerative Diseases

Assist study coordinators by providing administrative and data collection support for clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, conduct research activities including visiting study participant homes, community centers, and other community settings to interview, administer surveys, recruit, enroll, and follow-up with study participants.
• Coordinate patient visits to the clinic.
• Organize study participant charts and files, and distribute to appropriate locations.
• Coordinate research-related projects such as mailings, participant contact information, patient visits, and focus groups.
• Collect samples from patients as needed. Process and transport samples as directed.
• Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses. Code and enter data onto clinical research forms and into computerized databases.
• Order and maintain a log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants. Verify accuracy of bills and stipends.
• Provide general clerical support to nurses and investigators. Compose letters to study participants.
• Provide writing and editorial assistance in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and other study-related reports.
• Assist with the creation of brochures, flyers, and educational materials.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Translate oral and written communication to and from English, if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma
• Minimum Required Experience: 3 years
• Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI training within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

• Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids.
• Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required.
• May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding healthcare coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental, along with Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays.
• 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.

About the Organization

At MCW, all endeavors, from internal operations to interactions with partners, are driven by shared organizational values: Caring, Collaborative, Curiosity, Inclusive, Integrity, Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe embracing human differences is critical to realizing our vision of a healthier world.