Research Specialist - Hybrid

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Specialist performs a variety of activities within the research department, primarily supporting post-market drug safety and surveillance, public health, and epidemiological studies. The position may involve managing projects or portions of projects and assigned client profiles, and is expected to serve as a subject matter expert. The role is hybrid, with in-office work once per week on Wednesday or Thursday and remote work the remainder of the time. The stated work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Research Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for assigned projects, programs, and clients; trains staff; operationalizes research tasks; manages data collection and project activities; and supports protocols, procedures, regulatory submissions, reports, and other deliverables. The role also includes literature research and synthesis, communication and collaboration with research partners and clients, process documentation, project meetings, and support for budget and grant administration.

This position requires a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of related project management experience. Denver Health describes benefits including paid time off, parental leave, retirement contributions, health coverage, well-being programs, tuition assistance, professional development, and other financial and career support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1–3 years of related project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• High attention to detail and ability to contribute to multiple projects effectively and independently.
• Ability to produce excellent work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, apply research methods, and conduct general research.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in the Microsoft product suite.
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs and other Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned projects, programs, and clients.
• Train other staff in areas of expertise.
• Operationalize research tasks.
• Manage small-scale projects and/or contribute to managing large projects.
• Initiate troubleshooting and problem-solving for project management issues in areas of expertise.
• Manage data collection processes.
• Develop literature searches, including search terms, summary tools, and processes for summarization and reporting.
• Summarize literature for internal reference and external deliverables.
• Assist with developing and managing research protocols and procedures.
• Initiate and prepare submissions of IRB, FDA, and sponsor documents and reports.
• Manage the development and review of reports and other deliverables.
• Assist in translating scientific results into abstracts, papers, and presentations.
• Communicate and collaborate with site partners and internal departments.
• Develop and manage process documentation, including work instructions and SOPs.
• Communicate with clients, contribute to proposals, and manage client relations.
• Prioritize multiple tasks according to daily, weekly, quarterly, or annual deadlines.
• Support monitoring of budget and grant administration activities.
• Facilitate project and team meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• Eligibility as an employer for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level