Clinical Research Coordinator I

The Eating-related Methodology, Behaviors, and Risk (EMBARK) Lab is seeking a full-time research coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of several projects. The EMBARK lab is directed by Dr. Katherine Schaumberg, with a focus on the distinction between adaptive and maladaptive patterns of eating and exercise. The coordinator will assist in developing study protocols and IRB applications, along with recruitment and assessment of participants with eating disorders, social media management, data management, involvement in analysis of genomic and behavioral data, and preparation of scientific presentations and manuscripts.
This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has a strong interest in pursuing graduate education in areas such as: clinical, counseling, or sport psychology; exercise science; nutrition; population health; data science. Applicants should be interested in working in a lab community that values empirical inquiry, psychological flexibility, and intensive collaboration.

• 20% Schedules logistics, determines workflows, and secures resources for a defined clinical research trial(s)
• 20% 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
• 10% Manages research workflow components, collects, prepares, processes, and submits participant data and samples to appropriate entities, adhering to research protocols
• 5% Identifies work unit resources needs and manages supply and equipment inventory levels
• 30% 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
• 15% Conduct clinical assessments.

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Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Psychology or a related field.

-Experience with human research subjects preferred.
-Experience with phlebotomy and blood processing preferred.
-Experience with data management preferred.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $36,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).

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.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Alex Scaffidi
[email protected]
608-262-7480
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Clin Res Coord I(RE015)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PSYCHIATRY/PSYCHIATRY

Academic Staff-Terminal

295442-AS