Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry – Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

22d•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. Key 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). Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Why Join Us: About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine Thank you for your interest in the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado! Our over 140 faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, National Jewish Health, Denver Health, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. We are very proud of our long and illustrious history. Many seminal discoveries in pulmonary and critical care medicine occurred here in Denver, including advances in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. Many of our former trainees have taken leadership roles in academic medicine, including Division and Department Chairs, Deans, and American Thoracic Society Presidents. However, we do not rest on our laurels! We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and training program, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. The clinical practice sites have built new hospitals, and there are multiple new research buildings across the campuses. We have been fortunate to recruit tremendous new faculty members while retaining many of our former trainees. About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: 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.

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.
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 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.
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.

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.

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.