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Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pediatrics

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a problem in how a study was running and raised it with the investigator.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about obstacles in the protocol, which the posting asks them to do.

How do you build rapport with nervous children and parents in a research setting?

What they are checking: Whether they can make families feel comfortable, which affects recruitment and retention.

You're managing tasks for several studies at once. How do you track what's due?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system to keep timelines on track.

What would you do

A parent agrees to a study but their child says they don't want to do it. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they respect a child's assent and know how protocols and the IRB handle disagreement.

How do you schedule study visits around a family's school, work and other medical appointments?

What they are checking: Whether they reduce burden on families so they stay in the study.

You notice a study visit was done outside the protocol window. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they document and report deviations properly instead of ignoring them.

About the work

Walk me through how you get permission from a parent and assent from a child to join a study.

What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric consent rules and explain the study at the child's level.

What IRB documents have you helped prepare, and what did you find hardest about them?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with IRB submissions and reports.

How do you keep study data organized so a monitor can verify it against the source?

What they are checking: Whether they keep records audit-ready every day, not just before visits.

How would you help create educational materials about a study for families?

What they are checking: Whether they can write in plain language for parents and kids.

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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 clinical research trials program. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals. Primary Responsibilities • 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. Qualifications Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis. Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree Minimum Required Experience: 1 year 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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