MRC Clinical Science Senior Research Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Department of Pediatric Orthopedics has an opening for a Clinical Services Research Professional. The primary focus of this position will be to support Principal Investigators in the hip subspecialty at Children’s Hospital Colorado. This position is within a team of research professionals and as such a secondary focus will be to familiarize themselves with the studies of other Children’s Hospital Orthopedics Institute Providers. Clinical Science Research Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include 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 Research Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. The position is part of the Musculoskeletal Research Center. This position is housed within Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz and may require occasional travel to clinics throughout the Denver metro area.

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.
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
• Three (3) years of 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 research studies
• 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 studies. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
• 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 analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
• All research professionals within the Musculoskeletal Research Center are required to serve on one committee, related to advancing the mission of the MRC

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior