Clinical Research Coordinator - Konopka Lab

The Konopka laboratory has multiple, NIH-funded clinical trials to test if leading pharmacological candidates can improve healthy aging in humans. The mTOR inhibitor rapamycin can extend the lifespan and quality of life in multiple model systems. However, it remains unknown if rapamycin or rapamycin analogs can improve outcomes associated with aging in humans. This position will work collaboratively with the lead clinical research coordinator, clinical research supervisor, and/or Dr. Konopka to complete clinical trials testing whether pharmacological inhibition of mTOR can safely intervene on the fundamental biology of aging and improve clinically relevant functional outcomes. A clinical research coordinator is needed to manage study visits, data collection, data entry and interpretation. Study visits will include several innovative and gold standard techniques to evaluate glucose metabolism, cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), muscle and cardiac contractile performance, and cognitive function. This may include assisting with the collection, processing and storage of blood and muscle samples. This position will be heavily involved in sample and data collection with human subjects but may also assist with recruitment, enrollment and retention.

• 25% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 25% 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
• 20% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 5% Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• 25% 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

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Background in science or medicine including physiology, exercise physiology, allied health, nutrition or related field preferred

Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with human subjects research including subject recruitment, screening, enrollment, and coordination
- Experience with techniques to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max), glucose metabolism, and skeletal muscle physiology
- Experience with electronic data capture and electronic medical record (EMR) software such as REDCap, OnCore, Epic/Health Link, etc.
- Experience with performing muscle biopsy
- Experience working with adults >55 years old

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $43,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $43,000 but is 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

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.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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 an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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.

Jessica Gooding
jgooding@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-1279
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Academic Staff-Renewable

307831-AS