Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Ophthalmology participates in multiple sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials for diseases and disorders of the eye. Our involvement in a wide variety of studies including surveys, observational, interventional, device and drug trials contribute valuable knowledge for the ophthalmic community at large.

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.
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree
• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Background understanding of age-related macular degeneration including prior research in this area and/or grading retinal images

Responsibilities

• Grade retinal images for image biomarkers
• Mark retinal images to develop artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for image biomarkers
• Confirm and adjust AI-detection of image biomarkers
• Review patient charts and images for progression of age-related macular degeneration
• Perform baseline and longitudinal retinal imaging grades for qualitative and quantitative image biomarkers
• Adjudicate phenotyping of age-related macular degeneration stage
• Assist in analysis and writing of research manuscripts related to age-related macular degeneration
• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of studies
• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
• Adhere to research regulatory standards
• Assist and train junior team members
• Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership
• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees