Open Rank Clinical Sciences Professional (Entry, Intermediate, Senior, Principal)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•$48,446 - $83,373•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Science 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 the development of new technologies. Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. The eXtraOrdinarY Kids Clinic and Research Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking Clinical Science Professionals to support ongoing and new clinical research studies. These interdisciplinary teams lead the nation in care and research for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies, including Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Trisomy X syndrome, and XYY syndrome. The eXtraOrdinarY Kids teams include pediatric endocrinology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, cardiology, audiology, genetic counseling, child psychology, neuropsychology, sleep psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, research associates, and graduate students. Our NIH-, foundation-, and advocacy-funded translational research program aims to improve the lives of children with X & Y chromosome variations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field
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 neurodevelopmental differences or behavioral challenges.
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.
One (1) year of clinical research or related experience (Intermediate Level)
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience (Senior Level)
Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience (Principal Level)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a health sciences-related field
One (1) year of clinical research or related experience (Entry Level)
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EHR and data management systems)
Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience (Intermediate Level)
Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience (Senior Level)
Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience (Principal Level)

Responsibilities

Obtain consent/assent and conduct study visits with infants, children, and adults according to protocol, including anthropometrics, standardized assessments, and biospecimen collection.
Work effectively with neurodiverse or behaviorally challenged populations in a calm, compassionate manner.
Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratories.
Coordinate and manage wearable devices, including distribution, data downloads, and diary monitoring.
Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person study visits.
Support additional in-person visits as a backup coordinator.
File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis.
Maintain and update the team website with publications, team updates, and announcements.
Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups.
Recruit study participants via chart review, clinical visits, EPIC reports, and direct outreach.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, GCP, and institutional policies, keeping regulatory systems (OnCore, ClinicalTrials.gov, binders) updated.
Develop, manage, and maintain REDCap databases, including instrument creation, data entry, cleaning, and report generation.
Extract clinical data from EPIC into REDCap for genetic, medical, and laboratory tracking.
Add new variables and customize databases to meet study-specific requirements.
Support reporting requirements, including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking.
Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.
Respond to study-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
Engage with patient advocacy organizations (e.g., TSGA, AXYS) to support participant-centered research.
Serve as primary study coordinator for multi-site studies, including oversight of site onboarding, training, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare and submit IRB documents (new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events).
Draft documentation for FDA or other agencies and manage delegation of duties and training records.
Draft and revise study documents, including protocols, consent forms, surveys, SOPs, and IRB applications.
Support grant proposals, including drafting human subjects sections, recruitment plans, budgets, and Just-in-Time documentation.
Draft and review abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
Copyediting and ensuring compliance with submission guidelines.
Present research findings at local, regional, and national scientific conferences.
Participate in community events and advisory boards as needed.
Oversee student research assistants, including onboarding, training, task management, and feedback.
Assist with the orientation and training of new team members.
Oversee and provide informal leadership to the team members, including managing day-to-day priorities, evaluating and redistributing workloads on a temporary basis, and mentoring staff
Provide input and feedback to leadership on team members’ overall performance, performance evaluations, opportunities for development, and process improvement initiatives
Identify training and development opportunities for new and existing team members