Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

17d • $48,446 - $72,498 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 100%25 FTE position for a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Center Program (PVDC) as a component of the Center for Lungs and Breathing (CLB) at University of Colorado Hospital. This full-time position will assist in conducting clinical trials and research projects for the PVDC Program.

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.
• 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 as well as sponsors.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Requires independent judgment as well as self-directed work capabilities.
• Ability to establish work priorities, multitask, and handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain strict confidentiality in all HIPAA matters.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to use various computer systems and software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A high level of proficiency with computers and use of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, and other University and Departmental systems as required.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience with coordinating and managing administrative and clinical research activities.
• Experience with creating and maintaining clinical research projects and clinical trials.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with PeopleSoft, COGNOS Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, and other University and Departmental systems as required.
• Knowledge and experience with IRB policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with principal investigators and co-investigators to enroll clinical trial patients.
• Conducting study visits.
• Overall compliance with the policy and procedures for conducting good clinical trials.
• Screening, consenting and enrolling study participants.
• Collecting, processing, and storing samples for research.
• Medication compliance tracking and coordinating protocol procedures.
• Collect and report all patient reported adverse drug reactions and other serious adverse events.
• Patient education and follow-up per protocol guidelines.
• Routine meetings with monitors to reconcile data management issues.
• Participation in investigator’s meetings.
• Preparing and submitting compliance documentation for the institutional review board.
• Submission to the Human Research Subjects Portal for UCH-RSS review and approval.
• Maintenance of databases.
• Abstracting data from patient charts and electronic medical records.
• Service in the following areas:
• Clinical Research Advisory Forum (RAF).
• Clinical Research Coordinators Committee (CRC).

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: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

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