Lung Injury Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I/II position is within the Department of Medicine (DOM), in the School of Medicine and Public Health. This position will help to advance basic and translational research in sepsis, lung injury, and lung transplantation, and support several investigators within the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. The CRC will identify and consent patients, then collect and process specimens for biorepositories in the Division. We collect patients' blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and lung tissue to understand sepsis and lung diseases. This role will require careful coordination of procedures that occur throughout UW Health Hospital, necessitating effective communication with clinical teams, patients, their health care agents, and researchers. Additional responsibilities will include processing specimens in the lab, maintaining detailed records for all specimens in the biorepositories, tracking specimens that are shared with other labs, and ensuring compliance with appropriate guidelines. The CRC will also be expected to participate in weekly lab meetings for further mentorship and coordination. Attention to detail and excellent time management and organizational skills 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 Trials Institute and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, this position will ensure that all clinical research activities adhere to Federal, State, and University policies, procedures, and requirements.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire

• 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 Clinical Research Coordinator I and Clinical Research Coordinator II titles. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: 1. Ability to interact with patients, surrogates, and researchers independently using initiative and good judgment, 2. Ability to listen, understand, and communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and in person, 3. Excellent time management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple projects, 4. Commitment to uphold the highest standards of research integrity and ethical behavior, conducting research in accordance with institutional guidelines and industry best practices.

• Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)

• Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols

• Identifies work unit resources 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 informational inquiries. Ensures participants follow the research protocol and alerts Principal Investigator of issues

• 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, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care

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Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $50,000 annually; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• One or more years of work experience in a clinical health setting and/or work experience in a basic or translational research laboratory

• Attention to detail to ensure meticulous record-keeping and data management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coordinating clinical research studies, especially those involving collection of blood and body fluids from patients

• Experience in approaching patients, describing procedures, and conducting informed consent

• Experience with manual chart review and data collection from the electronic health record

• Experience with research data collection and management, including use of REDCap, Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, Stata, and/or R

• Experience with basic laboratory techniques such as pipetting, cell culture, and/or PCR

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in Biology or equivalent experience

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