Research Services Intermediate Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic, curious, organized, detail-oriented, and considerate person to become a full-time Intermediate Clinical Sciences Professional in the B4 Health Lab, in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The Lab provides an exciting opportunity to participate in basic and translational work on research projects related to the connections between the Brain, Body, Biome, and Behavior to enhance physical and mental health through investigation and education. Intermediate Clinical Sciences Professionals perform clinical research related functions which include participant-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Participant-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Intermediate Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals. Intermediate Professionals 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. This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
One (1) year of clinical research administration experience, including fundamental knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to funding restrictions.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to perform duties with minimal guidance and direction from other professionals.
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
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.
Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Regulatory Compliance Understanding and adherence to SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB, VA, and FDA regulations.
Experience in ensuring all regulatory procedures are completed accurately and on time.
Attention to detail to maintain compliance with all regulatory standards.
Project Management Ability to manage multiple individual research projects concurrently while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Skills in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet project milestones and goals.
Documentation and Record-Keeping Experience in maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation for all studies.
Attention to detail in record-keeping to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Skills in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in science or health related field
One (1) year of research administration experience, including fundamental knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
Experience in REDCap surveys and data entry

Responsibilities

Project/Trial Coordination & Operations — Serve as Primary Coordinator across multiple studies, overseeing day-to-day project operations while independently mastering protocols, informed consent forms, and all essential study documents to ensure procedures are performed in full compliance with regulatory standards.
Participant Recruitment & Eligibility — Lead recruitment efforts including pre-screening, phone contacts, and in-person interviews; review inclusion/exclusion criteria; obtain medical histories and current medications; and confirm participant eligibility prior to enrollment.
Informed Consent & Scheduling — Conduct and thoroughly document the informed consent process, and coordinate participant scheduling by arranging necessary space and clinical support resources including physicians, nursing, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy.
Data Collection & Regulatory Compliance — Accurately collect, code, and analyze study data while maintaining detailed records in accordance with FDA requirements, study protocols, and applicable SOPs; ensure all supplies and equipment are stocked and fully operational.
Process Improvement & Quality Assurance — Support team leads and management in developing and implementing procedures, SOPs, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and maintain the highest standards of research practice.
Attend lab and study team meetings.
Data entry and quality assurance reviews in REDCap and Excel.