Research Program Coordinator III

Position Description:

As a Research Program Coordinator III in Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research you will work independently under the administrative direction of the Quality Program Manager to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance program. Provide direction and guidance to the operational teams to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.

Primary Functions

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to maintain and further enhance the quality management system.
• Assist in maintaining the document control & training system by assuring essential and controlled documents and training records are current, appropriately reviewed and approved, consistently titled, archived when obsolete, and kept secure, confidential, and traceable.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support in the initiation, investigation, and closure of quality-related incidents and CAPAs. Ensure timely and effective resolution of these quality issues.
• Work with Program Manager to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data. Report program data and progress to program stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development of program materials including educational/training materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, policies/standard operational procedures, and reports.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches and contact with internal and external programs.
• Schedule activities, people, and material resources.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liason with community organizations.
• Participate on appropriate committees and continuous improvement projects relevant to the advancement of the program.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, regulations, and standards.

Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

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Preferred Schedule:



M-F Core Business hours

Position Requirements:

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, or a related role

Minimum Required Experience: 5 years

Preferred Experience: Experience in quality assurance within the medical or research field preferred

Certification: Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO) is a plus. CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

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
• 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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For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

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 a diverse 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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