Senior Research Assistant

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant Sr (RA) will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under general supervision, the RA assists with various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of health- and healthcare services topics. The RA may be required to simultaneously support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics, and urgent outpatient settings. General responsibilities include subject-related activities, study records' maintenance, confidentiality, regulatory adherence, data collection, and administrative support. Mentors and train newer Research Assistants.

Requirements

1-3 years Clinical research experience
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, and study subjects.
Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.
Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Responsible and punctual individual.
Knowledge of protocol adherence and general research practices.
Knowledge of research methods and rules of patient confidentiality.
Experience with study subject interviews and qualitative research methods.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Strong desire for team improvement and growth
Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, and values best possible customer service and patient care

Nice To Haves

High School degree or GED preferred.
Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart reviews, conducting patient interviews, collecting samples, patient navigation, and tracking outcomes.
Able to train new staff on study-related responsibilities.
Creates and maintains clear, concise, and organized study records.
Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Performs data collection and entry, and intervention fidelity.
Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings.
Assists in research publications by contributing to the writing of various sections and analyzing data.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues.
Assists with improving team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles.
Completes training requirements for COMIRB and CITI.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer