Clinical Sciences Entry Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. This is a clinical research position with limited laboratory duties. The professional will contribute to new and ongoing diabetes related studies, primarily including clinical studies of the natural history of type 1 diabetes in youth. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and Development capacity.

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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
Clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).

Responsibilities

Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
Obtain study subject’s medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial
Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required
Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
Schedule subject participation in research clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
Adhere to research regulatory standards
Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines
Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities
Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
Process and cryopreserve human blood