Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•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. This position will report to the Clinical Trials Program Manager and the Medical Director of the CLB. They will also work with collaborating investigators and project managers as well as clinical and research personnel in the CLB.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
One (1) year clinical research or related experience (Intermediate Level)
Two (2) years clinical research or related experience (Senior Level)
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.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Independent judgment as well as self-directed work capability.
Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively multi-task.
Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple deadlines.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain strict confidentiality, per HIPAA guidelines.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, and COGNOS.
Knowledge and experience with IRB policies and procedures.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective lines of communication with other areas/departments/sponsors.

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).
One (1) to two (2) years of experience coordinating and managing administrative and clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

Serving as the clinical research coordinator for industry sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials.
Assisting in the Maintenance of a clinical research specimen biorepository.
Assist with all regulatory activities required to implement and maintain clinical research endeavors as part of the CLB.
Educate patients and follow-up per protocol guidelines.
Meet with monitors routinely to reconcile data management issues.
Serve in the Clinical Research Advisory Forum (RAF) and the Clinical Research Coordinators Committee (CRC).