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Clinical Research Coordinator I - Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a process wasn't working and you suggested a better way.

What they are checking: Whether they identify obstacles and bring solutions, as the posting asks.

How do you manage deadlines across several studies with different investigators?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and communicate early when timelines slip.

What would you do

Surgical patients are often stressed before an operation. How do you approach recruiting them for a study?

What they are checking: Whether they time and frame recruitment so patients feel free to say no.

A surgery gets rescheduled and a study procedure now falls outside the protocol window. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they contact the investigator and follow deviation rules quickly.

How do you coordinate with OR staff, clinics and labs so study procedures happen on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can work across busy departments without disrupting patient care.

How do you keep in contact with participants after they're discharged from surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical ways to keep follow-up going after the hospital stay.

About the work

Walk me through how you obtain informed consent and check that the participant understood it.

What they are checking: Whether they confirm understanding instead of just collecting a signature.

What IRB requirements do you pay closest attention to day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance basics like approved documents, reporting timelines and records.

How do you collect and report data so investigators can trust it?

What they are checking: Whether they double-check entries and keep clear source documents.

How would you help develop forms or educational materials for a surgical study?

What they are checking: Whether they can create clear materials for patients and staff.

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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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