Research Services Clinical Sciences (Entry – Senior) Professional

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barbara Davis Center (BDC) for Childhood Diabetes at the University of Colorado Denver is a multi-disciplinary diabetes center affiliated with the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. The patient population spans the ages 1 to 70 years with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The BDC also serves as a clinical center for TrialNet, an international, multi-center research organization with the goal of understanding the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes as well as finding ways to prevent type 1 diabetes. Additionally we have many treatment and prevention industry sponsored clinical trials for type 1 diabetes. The Prevention Team at the Barbara Davis Center is seeking a full-time Research Services Lab Coordinator. The Prevention Teams conducts clinical trials for type 1 diabetes prevention and intervention. This position involves coordinating the Pathway to Prevention NIH funded screening program and independently managing the sample processing, shipping and storage of specimens from several NIH funded and industry funded clinical trials. The person in this position will act as the lead screening study coordinator and coordinate laboratory activities for numerous other trials. Research Service Coordinators provide direct professional support of research activities. research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations related to human subject research and Good Clinical Practice
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 1 (one) year relevant work experience (Intermediate Rank)
• 2 (two) years relevant work experience (Senior Rank)
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting and consenting for human subject’s research
• Experience processing biological specimens

Responsibilities

• Process human biological samples for multiple clinical research studies including blood centrifugation, aliquoting, preparation, storage, data entry, samples management and shipping, maintaining laboratory compliance to safety regulation.
• Conduct analysis of biological samples to answer research questions\: including hemoglobin A1C analysis, urine pregnancy tests, and blood glucose levels.
• Assist with the day-to-day laboratory operations of clinical trials and studies
• Adhere to research regulatory standards
• Maintain detailed records of sample processing to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines
• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
• Independently perform sample processing and management
• Oversee the day-to-day laboratory operations of clinical trials and studies
• Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required.
• Schedule subject participation in research study or clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space and clinical research support (e.g, physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
• Obtain study subject’s medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial
• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
• Independently perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies

Benefits

• The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more.
• https ://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees