Open Rank Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (Entry to Senior)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$49,899 - $78,665•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Services Clinical Sciences (Open Rank – Intermediate to Senior) Professional provides essential support to the Pathology Shared Resource by coordinating the collection, processing, storage, and management of biospecimens for clinical and translational research. This role ensures the integrity, quality, and traceability of biological samples and associated data while maintaining strict compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and study protocols. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in clinical research and biospecimen handling within a dynamic academic medical environment. Responsibilities include managing biological tissue and fluid specimens and maintaining accurate, secure clinical research data for ongoing studies. This position also involves coordinating research staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for biospecimen collection during patient clinic visits and surgical procedures. The individual will actively monitor EPIC clinic and operating room schedules to identify upcoming procedures involving research participants and support timely specimen collection. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance documentation, and supporting the implementation of policies and guidelines required to achieve and maintain College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation for the Pathology Shared Resource.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field
One (1) year of clinical research or related experience (for Intermediate Professional)
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience (for Senior Professional)
An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship and employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or a health-related field
Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage research staff schedule to cover research specimen collections during patient clinic visits and surgeries.
Data collection and management from medical record systems (EPIC).
Collection and processing of tissue and body fluid samples from clinical procedures.
Collection of research specimens from surgical procedures in the pathology gross room.
Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and compliance documentation.
Physical and digital inventory management.
Data entry and management in Clinical Research Management Systems (OnCore).
Tissue analysis and distribution for research projects.