Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a research assistant at the Steadman Hawkins Inverness UCHealth clinic. Research assistants perform research related functions which may include patient- oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Research assistants may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies, biomechanics studies, and/or outcomes research and health services research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
Clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Responsibilities

Support senior research staff and principal investigators (PIs) with new and ongoing research projects, contributing to various aspects of study execution.
Support clinical trials by assisting with study start-up, managing timelines, tracking study progress, and assisting with regulatory submissions.
Maintain compliance with FDA regulations, IRB requirements, and institutional policies.
Conduct chart reviews to extract relevant clinical data for retrospective research studies and confirm participant eligibility
Perform informed consent for prospective research studies.
Coordinate patient visits in adherence to study protocols including scheduling, data collection, and follow up.
Perform data entry to ensure accurate and timely documentation of research findings.
Ensure data quality control by verifying accuracy and completeness of collected data.
Collect and analyze clinical research data to support study objectives and outcomes assessment.
Maintain detailed research records to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity.
Coordinate with sponsors, researchers, and clinical staff to facilitate study procedures and ensure smooth execution of research protocols
Attend regular meetings with study investigators and provide progress reports on study status, challenges, and key milestones.