Research Services Intermediate Professional

University of Colorado•Remote, CO

5d•Remote

About The Position

Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities. Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication, and post and pre award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal, and training. Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. We are searching for an individual with a passion for working with older adults. This Clinical Science Professional will be supporting the work of different NIH and VA grant funded projects. These projects are studying how to optimize mobility in a variety of patient populations in a variety of clinical settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
One (1) year clinical research or related experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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
Ability to work independently and as a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field.
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience.
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).
Experience conducting qualitative research interviews and/or focus groups and coordinating qualitative data collection activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with and oversee the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies
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
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
Assist with subject recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective subjects and educating potential subjects on the details of the study through phone contacts and personal interviews.
Schedule subject participation in research clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
Adhere to research regulatory standards and maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with all requirements, study protocols, and department standard operating procedures.
Assist with study subject reimbursement.
Collect outcomes at various time points in research study. May include guiding study participants through and counting physical function assessments as well as surveys and performing quality checks following assessments.
Maintain detailed records of studies 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
Administrative and other duties as assigned.
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.
Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies.
Assist and train junior team members.
Assist with qualitative research functions including transcription processing, data coding and analysis, conduct interviews, and focus groups.