Entry Clinical Sciences Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborators in the Sections of Pediatric Endocrinology and Neurology are seeking Clinical Science Professionals to support new and ongoing interdisciplinary clinical research studies in adolescents. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other sponsors, these studies are designed to test a variety of mental and behavioral health interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and exercise training, to improve emotional well-being and physical health conditions related to endocrinology (e.g., insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes) and neurology (e.g., headaches, chronic pain).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct in research.
Knowledge of ethical research practices, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal guidelines.
Ability to coordinate study visits, biospecimen handling, and logistics efficiently while working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to work compassionately with individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges and families facing social adversities.
Ability to interpret and implement complex research protocols accurately.
Ability to achieve proficiency with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, OnCore) and EHR systems (e.g., EPIC).
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple studies, tasks, and deadlines.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to anticipate issues to keep studies on track.
Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic, multi-site research environment, with a strong desire to learn, grow, and excel.

Nice To Haves

Oral/written fluency in Spanish and English.
Clinical research experience with adolescents.

Responsibilities

Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies.
Obtain study participants’ medical history and current medication information, review research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirm eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial.
Perform the informed consent process or ensure 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 participants on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews.
Schedule subject participation in a research clinical trial, coordinating the 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 participant 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.