Clinical Research Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate-Principal)
About The Position
The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Clinical Sciences Professional to assist with both industry and investigator-initiated clinical research protocols. The Clinical Science Professional will work closely with and provide support for Principal Investigators, research teams and departmental leadership. The position will be based at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Intermediate - Principal Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions including patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Clinical Science Professionals will also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies, pharmaceutical clinical trials, and/or outcomes research and health services research. This position will work within a department of ophthalmology clinical research team, providing broad research support to faculty on their research projects. Duties will include, but not limited to, recruitment of study subjects, coordinating and conducting of research patient visits, contacting patients for retrospective data collection, database management and input. The research studies will primarily be focused on pharmaceutical clinical trials as well as bio banking and broad data management studies, including investigator-initiated studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis
- One (1) year clinical research or related experience (Intermediate Professional)
- Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience (Senior Professional)
- Three (3) years clinical research or related experience (Principal Professional)
- Experience working with patients
- Candidate must have the ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in science or health related field
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician or similar
- Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
- Experience with electronic data capture systems, electronic health records systems, Oncore, InfoEd, etc
- Phlebotomy Certification
- One years’ experience using REDCap or equivalent to build and manage multiple projects
- Nursing or ophthalmic background
Responsibilities
- Assist and aid PI with work pertaining to grant submission and data deadlines
- Work with PI on research abstract submission, while also working individually on our research and projects.
- Interact with PI and other PIs in the ophthalmology department about new research opportunities.
- Communicate expectations with junior team members and be a resource for them.
- Analyzing data for multiple research studies and presenting analyses to PIs
- Participate in information gathering for grant applications and submissions
- Provide leadership and mentorship to division’s research coordinators, temporary employees, and student workers.
- Research Advocacy
- Serve as a primary or back-up coordinator for assigned studies while maintaining a flexible, cross-trained role that allows for support across multiple studies and research programs
- Independently perform study-related procedures, and ophthalmic assessments such as refraction, visual acuity, tonometry, pachymetry, perimetry, imaging as well as ECG, vitals, etc.
- Coordinate research collaboration between the IRB, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz, University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, multidisciplinary clinical teams and community providers.
- Assist in developing and implementing strategies to enhance participant recruitment and enrollment. Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies
- Independently perform study-related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
