Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank: Entry to Intermediate)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring an Entry to Intermediate Clinical Sciences Professional to support grant-funded research in geriatric emergency medicine, injury prevention, and digital health. The role supports observational studies and interventional trials in emergency care as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team. The position is full-time, onsite at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, and is supervised by the principal investigator and project coordinator. At the Entry level, the professional assists with and oversees day-to-day clinical trial and study operations, conducts moderately complex research activities, recruits and screens participants, supports informed consent, collects and manages study data, and maintains regulatory compliance and study documentation. At the Intermediate level, the professional also independently manages study processes, serves as primary coordinator for multiple studies, contributes to quality improvement, and assists with training junior team members. Additional work may include creating research tracking tools, coordinating visits at study and partner sites, conducting data collection and straightforward analyses, supporting audits and quality checks, contributing to presentations and publications, assisting with budget tracking, and managing participant incentives. Duties may change based on business needs. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate transit pass. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Entry level: Bachelor’s degree in any field, or an equivalent combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience on a year-for-year basis.
Intermediate level: Bachelor’s degree in any field, or an equivalent combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience on a year-for-year basis.
Intermediate level: One year of clinical research or related experience.
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all institutional levels.
Strong customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Familiarity with medical and research terminology, including the ability to interpret medical terminology and medical charts.
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
Interest in working with human research subjects and improving human health through research.
Strong computer skills, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field.
Master’s degree in public health or a research-related discipline.
Strong interest or prior experience in geriatric emergency medicine, injury prevention, or digital health research.
Three years of clinical research or related experience.
Experience with electronic data capture systems, such as EMR/EHR and data management systems.
Experience in clinical or epidemiological research and ability to collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Assist with and oversee day-to-day operations of clinical trials and other research studies.
Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities from project initiation through closeout.
Obtain participant medical history and medication information, review eligibility criteria, and confirm study eligibility.
Conduct or ensure proper documentation and filing of informed consent.
Interview prospective research participants and educate them about studies by phone and in person.
Schedule participant research activities and coordinate space and clinical research support.
Identify, screen, and consent potential participants; coordinate with clinical staff to confirm eligibility and implement study protocols.
Extract information from participants or medical records and enter it into centralized or local databases.
Collect, code, analyze, and assess research data for quality and completeness; identify and help resolve data collection gaps.
Set up or run statistical analyses and conduct qualitative assessments of data and data quality.
Maintain detailed study records and comply with research regulations, protocols, and departmental and clinical procedures.
Participate in recruitment, prescreening, screening, and follow-up communications with interested patients.
Ensure study supplies and equipment are available and in working order.
At the Intermediate level, independently master study materials and perform protocol-defined study procedures and assessments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assist with process and procedure development and quality improvement initiatives.
Serve as primary coordinator on multiple studies and assist with training junior team members.
Create complex data management and tracking tools, including tools using REDCap, Access, and Excel.
Oversee student workers or junior research assistants on assigned projects.
Travel to study sites, including fall-prevention programs, clinical offices, and hospitals.
Participate in research instrument creation, analytical structures, and program or project planning.
Collect data through complex patient visits, surveys, observations, or focus groups; provide leadership to other data collectors.
Conduct straightforward analyses, such as summary data and histograms, and interpret descriptive statistics.
Support high-quality data collection by national data collectors through creative problem-solving.
Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality-control checks of data collection, equipment, and study procedures.
Help develop study findings for presentations and external audiences; contribute to or lead abstracts and manuscripts.
Assist with budget management and tracking under project manager or principal investigator direction.
Work with University and UCHealth personnel to arrange labs, participant visits, and access to shared resources.
Manage the study participant incentive program.