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Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pediatric Neurology

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you explain a data problem to a principal investigator who isn't technical?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate data issues clearly so investigators can make decisions.

What would you do

You find duplicate patients in a data set with slightly different identifiers. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they resolve data problems carefully and document what they changed.

A child becomes upset during a research visit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put the child's comfort first and know the child can stop participating.

You're covering another coordinator's study this week. How do you get up to speed quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can step into cross-coverage without missing visits or protocol steps.

About the work

This role pulls data from the EMR, REDCap, PACS imaging and other sources. Tell me about a time you combined data from different systems.

What they are checking: Whether they can harmonize messy data from different sources, a key duty in this posting.

How have you used R or Python to clean or manage data? Give me an example.

What they are checking: Whether they have real coding skills to support investigators, not just familiarity with the names.

How would you set up a REDCap project so the data entered is clean from the start?

What they are checking: Whether they use validation, branching logic and clear field definitions to prevent errors.

Walk me through how you get consent from a parent and assent from a child for a study.

What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric consent and assent rules and adjust for the child's age.

How do you protect patient privacy when working with large data sets and imaging?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to de-identify data and follow data security rules.

How would you keep track of deadlines across the Child Neurosciences research portfolio?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system that works for many studies at once.

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The full job description

As published by Medical College of Wisconsin.

Summary Perform the day-to-day administrative activities of the Department of Neurology (Child Neurology Division) clinical research trials program. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals. Primary Responsibilities • Collect, manage, and harmonize large data sets from a variety of sources, including the Electronic Medical Record, RedCap databases, PACs/Imaging, and other file types. • Use R code, Python, and / other data management tools and applications to assist the Principal Investigators with their research. • Work with interdisciplinary team and research coordinator team to ensure cross-coverage for the Child Neurosciences research portfolio. • Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from program participants. Conduct or coordinate training for program participants. • Coordinate research protocols including arranging necessary appointments and procedures, working collaboratively with other departments and institutions, and maintaining contact with study participants. • Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data.  Report program data and progress to program stakeholders. • Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the study investigators. • Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements. • Assist in the preparation of IRB documents and reports. Assist in the evaluation and writing of research protocols. • Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports. • Work with Principal Investigator to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program. • Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program components. • Coordinate program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations. • Other duties as assigned. ​ Knowledge – Skills – Abilities • Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. • Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills. • R code, Python, or other coding skills. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, etc.) Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree Minimum Required Experience: 1 year Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree Preferred Experience: Prior experience in clinical research or large data set research Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI training within 90 days of hire Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Why MCW? • Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options • 403B Retirement Package • Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Parental Leave • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Pet Insurance • On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes • Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website . MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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