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

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•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

Entry Level: Bachelor’s degree in any field
Intermediate Level: Bachelor’s degree in any field One (1) year of clinical research or related experience
Senior Level: Bachelor’s degree in any field Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
Principal Level: Bachelor’s degree in any field Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Entry Level: Clinical Research & Participant Engagement 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.
Data Management File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis.
Communication & Outreach Maintain and update the team website with publications, team updates, and announcements.
Intermediate Level: All tasks above, plus additional:
Clinical Research & Participant Engagement 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.
Data Management 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.
Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance Support reporting requirements, including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking.
Scientific Contribution & Dissemination Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.
Communication & Outreach 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.
Senior Level: All tasks above, plus additional:
Clinical Research & Participant Engagement 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.
Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance 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.
Scientific Contribution & Dissemination Draft and review abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
Copyediting and ensuring compliance with submission guidelines.
Present research findings at local, regional, and national scientific conferences.
Communication & Outreach Participate in community events and advisory boards as needed.
Principal Level: All tasks above, plus additional:
Mentorship & Supervision 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

Benefits

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave!
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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.