Job Description

Job Title: Lactation Consultant

Job Description

The Lactation Consultant will provide essential breastfeeding and breast milk pumping guidance and education to participants involved in lactation clinical trials in Clinical Pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation support and education to study participants in accordance with research protocols.
• Assist with recruitment, screening, and enrollment of participants for lactation-related studies.
• Collect and document clinical data, including breast milk samples and participant-reported outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in source documents.
• Collaborate with investigators, research coordinators, and clinical teams to ensure protocol adherence.
• Participate in the development and refinement of study protocols and educational materials.
• Ensure compliance with FDA/GCP/ICH regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and practices.
• Serve as an educational resource and instructor/trainer for staff.

Essential Skills

• Certified as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Possess current licensure as an IBCLC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• RN or advanced degree preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in a Phase I Healthy Volunteers Clinic located in Madison, WI. The Lactation Consultant will begin in January, receive training on the research protocol, and will be required to be on-site at the start of the study. The role involves being on-site for 1-2 hours each time a group checks in, addressing any concerns and available for any issues during or after the study. The planned check-in dates are 13 Jan 2026, 04 Feb 2026, 25 Feb 2026, 18 Mar 2026, and 15 Apr 2026.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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