COMBAT Research Services Professional

University of Colorado•Hybrid, CO

1d•$48,446 - $64,918•Hybrid

About The Position

The Combat Medicine Research Center (COMBAT) is seeking a highly motivated entry level Research Services Professional to support ongoing COMBAT research projects and center initiatives. This position will provide support to COMBAT leadership and affiliated faculty in the execution of research projects focused on military relevant medical research. Research projects may include clinical research, including clinical trials, and community-based research. The successful applicant will have a passion for research, excellent attention to detail, and strong critical thinking skills to learn and grow in this role. This position will be required to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines across schools, departments, and centers.

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 of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
Knowledge of basic health systems (e.g., prehospital services, trauma systems)
Ability to interpret and understand research protocol information
Ability to work independently with indirect supervision
Excellent critical thinking skills and problem-solving initiative
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. RedCap, EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Experience working with medical personnel (e.g., EMT/paramedic, clinical care setting)

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day operations of clinical trials and human subjects research studies
Review research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subjects to participate in research studies
Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with individuals expressing interest and all pre-screening/screening activities
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
Schedule subject participation in research studies, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
Collect, code, and perform data entry in an accurate and timely manner
Data collection may include direct discussion with participants around traumatic events and mental health
Adhere to research regulatory standards
Assist research project investigators in development of research materials
Ensure necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
Perform additional duties as needed for successfully execution of research project activities
Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
Collaborate with COMBAT leadership, staff, and affiliated investigators
Support development of COMBAT briefing materials
Support analysis of COMBAT operations data
Create visualizations of COMBAT operations data
Perform literature reviews
Other duties in support of COMBAT initiatives