Clinical Research Services Principal Professional – Sports Medicine

University of ColoradoHybrid, CO
Hybrid

About The Position

This Clinical Research Services Principal Professional will serve as a lead Clinical Research Coordinator for the Sports Medicine division within the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado. Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities directed by physicians. The specific focus of this position will be supporting the clinical trials efforts of the providers within this group. Primary research responsibilities for this position focus on sponsored and investigator-initiated studies of orthopedic interventions of the knee and shoulder that are conducted by several physicians. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the work that is rapidly advancing and informing medical care for athletes at all levels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
  • An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
  • Three (3) years clinical research or related experience
  • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
  • Advanced 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
  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
  • Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
  • Expert level knowledge of regulatory processes related to Human Subjects Research

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
  • Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Responsibilities

  • Functions include regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post- and pre- award management, human subject compliance, research coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, and shipping of biological materials.
  • Principal professionals will also be expected to be able to perform all duties at the Senior Research Professional level including patient consenting, sponsor/monitor visit coordination, regulatory materials organization, and tracking of and accountability for deliverables.

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: 10/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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