Clinical Trials Research Coordinator

This position is within the Department of Medicine (DOM) Clinical Trials team, part of the DOM Office of Research Services (ORS). Multiple Clinical Research Coordinators are sought to support clinical research trials across various subspecialties, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease, or Cardiovascular Medicine. The role involves hands-on, visit-by-visit guidance and support for all aspects of clinical research studies.

About the role

Clinical Research Coordinators are integral to the DOM ORS team, managing clinical research trial activity for enrolled subjects. Individuals hired at the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) level will coordinate simple sample studies, registries, data entry, lab processing, and assist Clinical Research Coordinator IIs (CRC II) with complex trials. Those hired at the CRC II level will independently manage more complex trials. All positions report to a DOM Clinical Trial Research Supervisor and work under the direction of the DOM Clinical Trial Research Manager and principal investigators. This is an onsite position requiring adherence to Federal, State, and University policies.

This position is designated as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate must pass an initial caregiver check under Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years thereafter. A valid driver’s license is required; employees may use personal transportation or University Car Fleet with prior approval.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information about research procedures, expectations, and inquiries.
• Ensure participants adhere to research protocols and alert the Principal Investigator of any issues.
• Recruit, screen, select, determine eligibility, and enroll trial participants; collect information and answer questions under the supervision of a medically licensed professional.
• Perform basic medical assessments (e.g., collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, phlebotomy) after completing required training/certification.
• Manage research workflow components, including collecting, preparing, processing, and submitting participant data and samples according to research protocols.
• Identify work unit resource needs and manage supply and equipment inventory levels.
• Schedule logistics, determine workflows, and secure resources for assigned clinical research trials.

Requirements

• Reading and understanding of research principles and methodology, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical trials environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact independently with patients and researchers using initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.
• Must provide a valid driver’s license; may use personal transportation or University Car Fleet with approval.
• Employment is conditional upon passing a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in human research, patient care, or a clinical trials environment.
• Experience in clinical research within the University of Wisconsin system.
• Experience coordinating clinical research trials from various departments and sources.
• Experience approaching patients, describing procedures, and conducting informed consent.
• Demonstrated experience in scheduling, coordinating, and conducting visits and study meetings.

Education

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Pay

The starting salary for a Clinical Research Coordinator I is $50,000 and for a Clinical Research Coordinator II is $55,000. Both salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings account options.
• Retirement benefits.

For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.