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

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$49,899 - $72,765•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Emergency Medicine is hiring an entry- or intermediate-level Clinical Sciences Professional to support grant-funded research focused on geriatric emergency medicine, injury prevention, and digital health. The position supports observational studies and interventional trials related to emergency care within a multidisciplinary team. The employee works onsite at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, with building independence under the supervision of the principal investigator and project coordinator. The role involves coordinating clinical research studies from initiation through closeout, recruiting and screening participants, confirming eligibility, conducting or documenting informed consent, coordinating participant visits, collecting and managing data, and maintaining compliance with study protocols and applicable regulatory standards. Depending on rank and assignment, the employee may independently coordinate multiple studies, train junior staff, develop data tracking tools, support quality improvement, contribute to analysis and publications, track budgets and participant incentives, and travel to study and referral partner sites. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level. The University offers medical and dental plan options; disability, life, and vision insurance; an employer-contributed 401(a) retirement plan; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate transit pass. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field for entry and intermediate levels; education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute year for year.
Intermediate-level applicants must have 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 and ability to interpret medical terminology and medical charts.
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with human research subjects.
Self-starter with an interest in improving human health through research.
High-level skills with computer-based tools such as Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

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 in or prior experience with 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 or EHR systems and data management systems.

Responsibilities

Assist with and oversee day-to-day operations of clinical trials and other studies.
Manage moderately complex research activities within larger projects from initiation to closeout.
Obtain participant medical history and medication information; review protocol eligibility criteria and confirm participant eligibility.
Conduct or ensure proper documentation and filing of informed consent materials.
Interview prospective research participants and explain study details by phone and in person.
Schedule participant activities and coordinate space and clinical research support, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
Identify, screen, and consent participants; coordinate with clinical staff to confirm eligibility and implement study protocols.
Extract information from participants or medical records and enter it into centralized online databases or local data tools.
Collect, code, analyze, and assess research data for accuracy, quality, and completeness; identify and help address gaps in data collection.
Perform statistical analyses and qualitative assessments, including straightforward descriptive analyses where appropriate.
Maintain detailed study records and comply with research regulations, study protocols, and department, hospital, and clinical standard operating procedures.
Participate in recruitment, prescreening, screening, and communication with interested patients.
Ensure study supplies and equipment are available and in working order.
For intermediate-level assignments, independently master study protocols and documents and carry out study procedures and assessments in compliance with applicable requirements.
Assist team leads, supervisors, or management with processes, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives; serve as primary coordinator on multiple studies and train junior team members.
Create complex project and recruitment tracking tools using REDCap, Access, Excel, or other appropriate tools.
Oversee student workers or junior research assistants on assigned projects.
Travel to study locations, including fall prevention programs and clinical office and hospital referral partner sites.
Participate in creating research instruments and analytical structures; contribute to program and project planning.
Collect data through complex patient visits, surveys, observations, or focus groups, and provide leadership to research assistants and students involved in data collection.
Use problem-solving to maintain data quality across a team of national data collectors.
Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality-control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.
Help develop study findings for internal and external presentations and lead or contribute to manuscript and abstract preparation.
Assist with budget management and tracking under the direction of the project manager or principal investigator.
Coordinate with University of Colorado and UCHealth community members to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared resources.
Manage the study participant incentive program.