Clinical Research Coordinator I

This position is with the Pediatric Oncology Clinical Research Office (CRO) at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), supporting and coordinating cancer clinical trials across one or more Disease-Oriented Teams. The role ensures participants are safely and successfully enrolled, monitored, and supported throughout their research participation. This position may require some in-person work at a designated campus location, with some remote work allowed.

About the role

As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with clinical teams, research staff, and investigators, serving as a key point of contact between patients, providers, and sponsors. The role focuses on ensuring study requirements are met, data and documentation are accurate, and participants are informed and supported. This position reports to the Clinical Research Program Manager and works under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) of each study.

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 and then every two years.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 adhering to research protocols.
• Identifies work unit resource needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels.
• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and inquiries.
• Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts the Principal Investigator of issues.
• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for defined clinical research trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in clinical research preferred.
• Medical terminology proficiency and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• Hybrid schedule with one to two days per week remote work.

Pay

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

University sponsorship is not available for this position. The selected applicant must ensure continuous eligibility to work in the United States.