Clinical Trials Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine (DOM) Clinical Trials team, within the DOM Office of Research Services (ORS), is seeking to hire multiple Clinical Research Coordinators to support its portfolio of clinical research trials. The successful candidates may be hired to support trials in a variety of subspecialty areas in DOM, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Disease or Cardiovascular Medicine, depending on department needs and candidate skill set.

Clinical Research Coordinators are an essential part of the DOM ORS team as they provide hands-on, visit-by-visit guidance and support through all aspects of the study. The primary duties of this job involve the management of clinical research trial activity for subjects enrolled in a variety of clinical research studies. Individuals hired at the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) level will perform coordination duties for simple sample studies, registries, data entry, lab processing, and assist Clinical Research Coordinator IIs (CRC II) in coordination of complex trials. Individuals hired at the CRC II level will perform similar responsibilities supporting more complex trials with a greater degree of independence.

All positions will report to a DOM Clinical Trial Research Supervisor and work under the general direction of the DOM Clinical Trial Research Manager, along with principal investigators for each assigned research study. Attention to detail, time management and excellent organization will be critical to the success of this position. The incumbent is expected to follow the policies, procedures, guidelines for excellence and professionalism established by the Department of Medicine, SMPH Clinical Research Office and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, this position will ensure that all clinical research activity adheres to Federal, State, and University policies, procedures and requirements. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

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. Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles [Clinical Research Coordinator I; Clinical Research Coordinator II]. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as an initial point of contact for clinical research participants and clinical staff, providing information regarding research procedures, expectations, and informational inquiries.
• Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues.
• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels.
• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols.
• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s).
• 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 completion of required training/certification, such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Research Services

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

The Office of Research Services (ORS) within the Department of Medicine (DOM) supports clinical research professionals and participants in advancing medical discovery to improve health outcomes across Wisconsin and beyond. ORS provides expert guidance, resources, and infrastructure to facilitate high-quality clinical trials and foster collaboration among investigators, industry partners, and research teams.

Compensation

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. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred