Summary

Provide research and administrative support for clinical research programs focused on patient-reported outcomes (PROs), quality of life, and patient experiences. Assist with qualitative and quantitative research activities, including literature reviews, scoping reviews, qualitative data analysis, survey development, data management, and dissemination of research findings. Support the day-to-day operations of assigned studies and collaborate with research team members to advance study objectives, improve understanding of patient experiences, and contribute to research that informs clinical care and patient-centered outcomes. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program’s goals.

Maintains good guardianship of research subjects’ confidentiality and identity when utilizing applications and materials with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI).

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with literature searches, literature reviews, and scoping reviews, including article screening, data extraction, and summarizing research findings.
• Assist with research dissemination, including preparing abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, and reports.
• Assist with study coordination, data entry, data quality checks, and maintaining accurate research records and databases.
• Ensures accurate entry of responses into electronic data capture system.
• Maintains confidentiality of all data in accordance with NMDP policies, while having access to PII, PHI and study-data for each research subject.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and files pertaining to assigned research studies.
• Provides logistical support to assigned studies.
• Participates in project team meetings and collaborates with investigators, coordinators, and other team members to support ongoing projects.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• MS Office, including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database software application skills.
• Proficiently applying computer skills and engaging with customers simultaneously.
• Medical terminology helpful

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:    High school or equivalent.

Minimum Required Experience:       No experience required  

Required Certification/Licensure(s):  CITI Training within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements

Work involves light exertion transporting materials or equipment but not for sustained time.

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.

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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.