Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

6d•$49,899 - $74,673•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Center Program (PVDC), part of the Center for Lungs and Breathing (CLB) at University of Colorado Hospital. This is a full-time, 100% FTE position assisting with clinical trials and research projects for the PVDC Program. The coordinator reports to the Clinical Trials Program Manager and the Medical Director of the CLB and works with collaborating investigators, project managers, and clinical and research personnel. The position serves as coordinator for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials; assists with a clinical research specimen biorepository and regulatory activities; educates patients and conducts protocol-directed follow-up; and meets with monitors to reconcile data-management issues. The coordinator also serves in the Clinical Research Advisory Forum and the Clinical Research Coordinators Committee. This role is onsite at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The position is open at entry, intermediate, and senior levels, with level-specific minimum qualifications and salary ranges.

Requirements

Entry level: Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Intermediate level: Bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of clinical research or related experience.
Senior level: Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of clinical research or related experience.
A combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Independent judgment and the ability to work self-directed.
Ability to manage multiple projects and multitask effectively, establish work priorities, and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, and COGNOS.
Knowledge and experience with IRB policies and procedures.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective communication with other areas, departments, and sponsors.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field.
Three years of clinical research or related experience.
Experience with electronic data capture systems, such as EMR or EHR and data-management systems.
One to two years of experience coordinating and managing administrative and clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical research coordinator for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials.
Assist with maintenance of a clinical research specimen biorepository.
Assist with regulatory activities required to implement and maintain clinical research endeavors as part of the CLB.
Educate patients and provide follow-up according to protocol guidelines.
Meet routinely with monitors to reconcile data-management issues.
Serve in the Clinical Research Advisory Forum (RAF) and the Clinical Research Coordinators Committee (CRC).