Research Services Clinical Science Entry Professional (Entry Level)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•$48,446 - $61,623•Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Cohen’s lab in the Department of Surgery, Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery, is hiring a full-time Research Services Entry Professional to work exclusively on Trauma Surgery studies. Under supervision, the position assists with research activities across projects focused on health and healthcare services, including study recruitment, visit scheduling, sample collection, data collection and entry, and administrative support. The role serves as a facilitator and data manager for assigned studies and trials, with responsibility for meeting trial goals and keeping the manager informed about progress. It requires making timely, professional decisions in emergent situations and responding effectively to change. This is an onsite, shift-based position in Aurora, Colorado. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, and the position must be able to work nights and weekends. Shift differential is included in hourly pay. The position is not expected to exceed 40 hours per week, including night and weekend shifts.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social or behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, biology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution is preferred.
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.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.
Ability to work with outside entities and follow state rules.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Manage human research subject recruitment and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and policies; oversee subject enrollment and onboarding.
Assist with study-subject activities such as chart review, recruitment, collecting and processing patient biologic samples, making calls, scheduling visits, patient navigation, and outcome tracking.
Ensure subject eligibility and confidentiality, and treat participants with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect.
Assist with data management, including data collection, entry, and verification for accuracy and integrity.
Build and maintain effective relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues.
Follow protocol, policy, and regulatory requirements for human-subjects research, including COMIRB and CITI training requirements.
Coordinate, analyze, and manage research data received from Industry, REDCap, and Oncore; use data to monitor clinical and observational trial progress, track outcomes, and ensure goals are met.
Keep the manager informed about progress on assigned trial responsibilities and meet trial goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.