Research Services Intermediate Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate Clinical Science Professional will participate in patient-oriented clinical research related functions that include tasks related to research laboratory coordination, leading data collection, data entry, data management, generating study reports, leading participant payment processes, ordering supplies, coordinating study expense tracking, and interactions with research participants. The patient-oriented research will specifically include the study of mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, and clinical trials. The Clinical Science Professional will also assist with other specific tasks related to observational and experimental patient-oriented 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.
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.
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
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
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
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
Project management experience
Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day activities of the clinical studies including creating data collection forms and research records.
Oversee data collection for rehabilitation clinical trials, including management of equipment and supplies, interacting with equipment manufacturers, and troubleshooting participant monitoring equipment.
Apply clinical science knowledge to make informed decisions while performing testing and coordinating intervention sessions with medically complex populations (e.g., older adults with lower-limb amputation, Parkinson disease).
Develop appropriate processes of maintaining and updating study records and files as needed to comply with the research protocol.
Complete performance-based physical function testing and deliver questionnaires for study outcome testing with research participants.
Enter data into medical (EPIC) and research (REDCap) databases related to the research projects.
Independently respond to general inquiries from study participants, staff, regulatory agencies, co-investigators, and divisions.
Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
Be independent, with appropriate communication and supervision from the principal investigator, for all study coordination tasks.
Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews.
Schedule testing and intervention sessions with study participants.
Create study reporting documents, including Institutional Review Board reports, Study Team Reports, Data Safety and Monitoring Reports, with guidance from the Principal Investigator and collaboration with biostatisticians.
Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies
Assist and train junior team members