Research Coordinator Jobs in Wisconsin
Research Coordinator jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Madison and Milwaukee, where major research institutions and health systems such as UW Health, Froedtert Health, and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute sustain steady demand at every level from entry-level to senior coordinator. Clinical research, public health, and academic study coordination are the most in-demand specialties, reflecting Wisconsin's strength in university-affiliated and hospital-based research. Openings appear across both large systems and smaller regional sites throughout the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
Work closely with the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Senior Scientfic Director, Protocol Team members, and other Research Coordinators and staff to coordinate the daily administrative activities for a new Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) study focused on long-term follow-up of individuals living with SCD who received either hematopoietic stem cell transplant or gene therapy. Provide support to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, site visits, educational events, and other program-related activities. Coordinate program outreach activities by servings as a liaison with community organizations, advocacy groups (such as Sickle Cell advocacy groups), and partner institutions. Assist with planning and coordination of external engagement opportunities such as podcasts, webinars, and educational seminars.
- Coordinate day-to-day program operations, maintain program timelines, and track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion of program activities.
- Develop, maintain, and update program databases, participant records, and other program documentation to ensure data accuracy, organization, and regulatory compliance with institutional, regulatory and study requirements.
- Coordinate research protocol activities by collaborating with partnering institutions, SCD clinical and treatment teams, and study personnel to support compliance and participant follow up.
- Serve as a primary point of contact and patient advocate by facilitating communication between patients, physicians, researchers and CIBMTR. Support participant recruitment, retention and engagement by addressing questions, providing study information, and promoting a positive research study experience.
- Collaborate on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of educational, marketing, patient-facing, research, and training resources. Support dissemination of findings through abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
- Collect, track, analyze, and report program and research data; prepare reports, dashboards, and updates for investigators, leadership, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support training activities for program participants, clinical partners, research staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Participate on internal committees and external workgroups that support program initiatives, organizational goals and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
- Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, quantitative and (potentially) qualitative research methods, survey development, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
- Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with individuals living with sickle cell disease or other chronic conditions and demonstrated experience serving as a patient advocate or engaging with patient communities is preferred.
- Knowledge of the challenges faced by individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years
Preferred Experience: Experience with Sickle Cell Disease community (professional or volunteer)
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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.
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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.
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Research Coordinator Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- Medical College of Wisconsin24

- Ascension3

- Sanford Health2

- University of Wisconsin–Madison2

- Mayo Clinic1

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research coordinator jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, or related field required
- Experience with IRB submissions, informed consent processes, and protocol compliance
- Proficiency in clinical research management systems such as REDCap or OnCore
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential from ACRP or SOCRA preferred
- Strong data collection, documentation, and regulatory binder management skills
- Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with study participants
Research Coordinator Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research coordinator in Wisconsin?
Most research coordinator roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, public health, or a closely related field. Wisconsin does not have a state-issued license specific to research coordinators, but employers across UW-affiliated sites and major health systems strongly prefer candidates who hold or are working toward the Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential through ACRP or the CCRC through SOCRA. Hands-on research experience gained through university labs or clinical settings is the most reliable path to a first hire.
Which companies hire research coordinators in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin research coordinator roles are posted by Medical College of Wisconsin, Ascension, and Sanford Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems makes it one of the more active Midwest markets for this role.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most research coordinator jobs?
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and Madison have the most research coordinator openings in Wisconsin right now. Madison leads because of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health anchoring a dense cluster of academic and clinical research, while Milwaukee draws openings through Froedtert Health, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a network of community health organizations that run ongoing studies.
Are there remote research coordinator jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Research coordinators typically work on-site to recruit participants, collect specimens, and maintain regulatory files, so most roles require a physical presence. About 33% of research coordinator openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated mostly in data management, patient follow-up, and administrative coordination tasks that do not require direct participant contact.
How can I get hired as a research coordinator in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or clinical trial assistant role at a Wisconsin academic medical center or university hospital. UW Health and the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute regularly bring on candidates from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, lab technician, or patient services coordinator. Completing a Good Clinical Practice certification and volunteering or interning through a UW-Madison department or a community health organization can make an application competitive even without paid research experience. Highlighting any coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, or human subjects research strengthens a new applicant's profile.
Where can I find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through the listing.
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