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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support innovative research efforts in our Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Divisions as part of our Human Subjects Core. In this role, you will work closely with faculty researchers with extensive clinical research experience, gaining mentorship while contributing to the advancement of Women’s health!

This position will be a great opportunity for those looking to gain patient experience while primarily working in a clinic healthcare setting. Additionally, the Clinical Research Coordinator role offers the opportunity to coordinate both internally and externally funded clinical studies, including participation in multi-center research collaborations. Through these partnerships, you will develop a professional network that extends across leading research institutions beyond UW-Madison.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-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 or Clinical Research Coordinator II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. 
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

• 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

• 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

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

• Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Since we began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others. 

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $55,000; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in a research setting,
• Familiarity with clinical trial management and processes
• Proficiency in data management and clinical trial software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with human subject research
• Prior experience with data entry
• Prior experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems
• Schedule flexibility preferred

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred

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University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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.

Contact Information:

Kirsten Gragg, [email protected]

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