ADRC Clinical Research Coordinator

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Clin Res Coord I Job Summary: The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) offers an opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator to conduct research study visits involving cognitively healthy adults and those with memory impairments within the center. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating research study visits and completing research procedures including obtaining informed consent, collection of medical and health histories, conducting specialized cognitive assessments, and completing questionnaires with participants and their caregivers. The position will also assist with coordination of biomarker visits, which include MRI scans and lumbar punctures. Additional visit-related procedures may include billing, paperwork completion, and data management and verification. The Coordinator will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. The ADRC is a highly successful National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research center focused on improving early detection of Alzheimer's disease, identifying risk and protective factors, and understanding the disease process in underrepresented populations. The ADRC clinical core enrolls adults over 45 years of age ranging from healthy individuals with and without a family history of Alzheimer's Disease to those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The ADRC is known for its sense of community, growth, and inclusion. Our teams are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for participants and staff. 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. Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration: Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills, Clear and effective communication skills, with demonstrated strong verbal and written English language skills to support communication with research participants. Key Job Responsibilities: 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 Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s) 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 Administers and scores specialized cognitive assessments with research participants 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 Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center 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! At the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology , we help older adults live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs-in partnership with our world-class university, remarkable health system and regional Veterans hospital. We are innovative, collaborative and compassionate. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

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