What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant I position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
Summary
This position supports clinical research within the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. The role involves assisting with a range of investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-funded studies. Areas of focus may include endovascular devices, medical therapies, registries, and outcomes research related to vascular conditions such as aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and other arterial or venous pathologies. Under direct supervision, the role involves routine administrative tasks, data handling, and research support duties.
This role provides critical assistance with data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation to advance faculty-led research efforts. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects with minimal supervision. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a medical background seeking to strengthen their research experience in preparation for residency or academic careers.
Primary Responsibilities
Position Requirements:
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted on 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
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.
Summary
This position supports clinical research within the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. The role involves assisting with a range of investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-funded studies. Areas of focus may include endovascular devices, medical therapies, registries, and outcomes research related to vascular conditions such as aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and other arterial or venous pathologies. Under direct supervision, the role involves routine administrative tasks, data handling, and research support duties.
This role provides critical assistance with data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation to advance faculty-led research efforts. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects with minimal supervision. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a medical background seeking to strengthen their research experience in preparation for residency or academic careers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support faculty research by collecting, organizing, and analyzing clinical data from medical records, registries, and research databases.
- Conduct literature searches, summarize findings, and assist with the drafting of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication.
- Organize and maintain study participant charts and research files. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of research data.
- Prepare and distribute participant letters and study materials.
- Track and maintain logs for participant incentives.
- Accurately enter data into research databases and electronic data capture systems.
- Assemble recruitment materials and specimen collection kits.
- Support coordination of study activities including visit preparation, scheduling, and documentation.
- Participate in research team meetings and assist with study-specific communications. Track study progress, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project milestones are met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of quality control, customer service standards, information management, procedural process, and recordkeeping.
- Computer, technical, interpersonal, oral communication, listening, and patience skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with REDCap and statistical software preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced academic environment.
Position Requirements:
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted on 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
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.