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CMARP Research Operations Coordinator

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you kept a lab or office running smoothly behind the scenes. What did you handle?

What they are checking: Whether they have done operations work that frees scientists to focus on research.

You will supervise student employees. How do you train them and keep them reliable?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead students who are part-time and busy with classes.

Tell me about a process you improved to save time or reduce errors.

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work, which the posting's problem-solving focus calls for.

What interests you about supporting cardiovascular research?

What they are checking: Whether they care about the mission enough to stay engaged in support work.

What would you do

A key piece of lab equipment breaks the week before a big experiment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can move fast on repairs or workarounds when research is at stake.

Two investigators both need your help on urgent tasks at the same time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and communicate when serving several demanding leaders.

How do you build good relationships with researchers who are very busy and sometimes short with staff?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional and build trust with high-pressure scientists.

About the work

How do you manage purchasing for several labs so supplies arrive on time and stay within budget?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle university purchasing processes accurately and ahead of need.

What lab compliance requirements have you tracked, such as chemical safety, biosafety or animal protocols?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the regulatory side of running research labs.

How do you keep track of equipment maintenance and service contracts across multiple labs?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems that prevent surprise equipment failures.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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: Academic Program Specialist Job Summary: The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented individual to serve as the Cellular and Molecular Arrhythmia Research Program (CMARP) Research Operations Coordinator. The CMARP Research Operations Coordinator will support multiple research laboratories and world-renowned investigators. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the operational backbone of our research enterprise – coordinating laboratory operations, purchasing, equipment management, regulatory compliance, student employee supervision, and administrative support that keeps innovative research moving forward. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, working in a collaborative scientific environment, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to discoveries that improve cardiovascular health around the world. • This position is full or part-time, 80%-100% • This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Key Job Responsibilities: • Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews • May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals. • Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement • Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, In the Operational Area of Cellular and Molecular Arrhythmia Research Program (CMARP) 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 Cardiovascular Medicine , we help people live their healthiest lives through prevention and state-of-the-art care for complex heart disease. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond. The University of Wisconsin Cellular and Molecular Arrhythmia Research Program (CMARP) is a multi-investigator research group that focuses on the role of cardiac ion channels in cardiac physiology, pharmacology and disease. Our work seeks to provide new understanding and therapies for inherited and acquired forms of arrhythmia and heart failure syndromes. Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $ 50,000 annually ; 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 Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that positions earning less than $43,888 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for overtime. Based on these rules, if the person selected for this recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at July 1, 2024 ($43,888 annually), they will be an academic staff non-exempt employee, will be paid hourly and will receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Required Qualifications: • Previous wet lab experience Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in laboratory operations and management • Experience providing administrative support Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position. • Cover letter required • Resume required Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected. 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. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. Contact Information: Renae Beier, MS, rabeier@medicine.wisc.edu , 608-263-8479 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .