Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior) (Term limited, 1 year)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•$49,899 - $78,665•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and support clinical research studies within the Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit (IDCTU) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The coordinator independently manages day-to-day study activities in accordance with study protocols, institutional requirements, FDA regulations, and ICH/GCP guidelines. The role serves as the primary coordinator for assigned trials from recruitment and enrollment through follow-up, and supports participant visits, study documentation, research data quality, and collaboration with investigators, sponsors, monitors, participants, and multidisciplinary teams. The coordinator also supports study start-up and close-out, develops study-specific workflows and tools, identifies process improvements, and may provide guidance or training to junior research staff. This is an onsite position in Aurora, Colorado. The term is limited to one year and continued employment beyond 12 months is contingent upon further grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field for entry level.
Bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of clinical research or related experience for intermediate level.
Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of clinical research or related experience for senior level.
An advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a field directly related to the work assignment may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; sponsorship or employment authorization will not be provided now or in the future.
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.

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.
Phlebotomy experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of clinical research studies in accordance with protocols, institutional requirements, FDA regulations, and ICH/GCP guidelines.
Serve as primary coordinator for assigned clinical trials and research studies, managing activities from recruitment through enrollment and follow-up.
Coordinate participant recruitment and study visits, including pre-screening, screening, eligibility review, informed consent, participant education, scheduling, and protocol-required procedures and assessments.
Maintain accurate, complete, timely, and compliant study documentation and records.
Manage research data and study quality, including source documentation, data collection and entry, case report forms, data queries, monitoring activities, and resolution of data discrepancies.
Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, monitors, research participants, and multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to facilitate study activities, resolve operational issues, and meet study goals and timelines.
Support study start-up and close-out, develop study-specific workflows and tools, identify process improvements, and provide guidance or training to junior research staff.