Site Coordinator – Phoenix

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•$51,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Site Coordinator (Open Rank Research Services Intermediate – Senior Professional). This position is a key member of the school’s Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will work within a small team of study collaborators at the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) clinic located in Phoenix, AZ. The DPPOS is the long-term, follow-up study to the landmark clinical trial, Diabetes Prevention Program, a multi-site, NIH-sponsored study which established the means of preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk adults. In addition to studying the long-term effects of diabetes prevention, DPPOS has turned its attention to the study of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias in this 30-year study cohort. The Site Coordinator will help implement the study protocol, manage the daily tasks of visit scheduling, and conduct in-person and phone visits. This position will also conduct data and blood collections, process biospecimen, and assist with survey administration and quality assurance activities with minimal supervisory oversight.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
1 year of experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects/patients.
Willingness to be trained to draw blood and process blood and urine samples.
A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
2 years of experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects/patients.
Willingness to be trained to draw blood and process blood and urine samples.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to allow occasional home visits.
Ability for occasional overnight travel with advanced notice to attend national study meetings and trainings.
Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate study participant clinic visits scheduled for early mornings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience following a research or clinical protocol.
Experience drawing and processing blood.
Experience working with Native American populations
Experience interacting with the NIH IRB
Experience working with an elderly population
Experience administering oral glucose tolerance tests
Knowledge of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity
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
Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Ability to organize study activities and to develop and utilize tracking systems to maintain oversight of progress

Responsibilities

Review eligibility reports and schedule study participants for phone, in-person, and imaging visits.
Collect physical measurements, blood, and urine samples; process samples and ship to the central lab.
Administer cognitive testing and health-related questionnaires.
Act as primary contact for study participants, and conduct and oversee retention efforts.
Perform data entry of visit forms and resolve data edits in a timely manner.
Carry out study activities in compliance with the NIH IRB policies and the DPPOS protocol.
Manage gift card program including program approval, purchasing of cards, and tracking and reconciling disbursements in accordance with university and department guidelines.
Complete purchasing and travel expense reports with university administrative oversight.