Research Services Professional

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$54,302 - $69,072•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatry Research Innovations (PRI) is a research support center within the Department of Psychiatry that assists faculty members affiliated with 5 Divisions in the Department in areas related to research administration, operations, and education. Specifically, the candidate will be integrated into the PRI to provide research assistance including navigating regulatory submissions, setting up research databases, managing study protocols, recruiting and consenting study participants (in-person as well as remote), and others. Their extent of involvement in any of these research projects will be assigned by the supervisors as indicated below. This individual will be responsible for interacting with various faculty and staff in the department on multiple research projects, as well as in contact with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, possess good inter-personal skills, a team player, and capable of managing their responsibilities with minimal supervision. This position will support several initiatives, including: The STEADY Program, a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical researchers focused on early identification, assessment, and treatment of youth and young adults ages 6-30 who are experiencing emerging bipolar symptoms or are at increased risk for developing bipolar disorder. Perinatal Mental Health, including an implementation study focused on improving perinatal mental health and perioperative experiences for patients and families, as well as perinatal qualitative research. Digital Clinic, which is focused on mental health technologies to leverage digital phenotyping and interactive reporting into clinical workflows, enhancing care delivery and improving patient outcomes. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution
One (1) year clinical research or related experience
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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 Doctorate) 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.
Demonstrated knowledge in regulatory processes, including IRB submissions for initial reviews, amendments, and continuing reviews
Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
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
Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent communication skills as the person in this role will have to regularly communicate with their supervisors as well as clients within the department and representatives from other entities within the University. They will also aid in making group decisions with regard to projects and future PRI plans
Committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported

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)
Demonstrated knowledge in building and maintaining REDCap databases for study data collection

Responsibilities

Assist with regulatory compliance, including preparation of study documents (e.g. informed consent forms, protocols and applications), submissions to IRB, OnCore Clinical Trial Management System functions, and submissions to the Human Subjects Research Portal
Support clinical research activities including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, obtaining informed consent, scheduling, retention and reimbursement.
Assist with diagnostic and clinical research assessments and present cases to study teams to determine eligibility.
Coordinate communication with participants, families, clinicians, and research team members to support study activities and participant engagement.
Collect, enter, and manage study data, including chart reviews, maintenance of study records, and development of REDCap databases.
Assist with collection of functional MRI (fMRI) and biospecimens from study participants.
Assist in various agency reporting efforts and data uploads (e.g. NIH)