Research Services Clinical Sciences Entry/Intermediate Professional

The University of Colorado is hiring a Clinical Sciences Research Services Professional to support NIH- and VA-funded studies focused on optimizing mobility in older adults and other patient populations. The role coordinates clinical research studies and trials, including participant recruitment and consent, data collection, regulatory compliance, and study operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and oversee the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies
• Obtain study subject’s medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial
• Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required
• Assist with subject recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective subjects and educating potential subjects on the details of the study through phone contacts and personal interviews
• Schedule subject participation in research clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)
• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
• Adhere to research regulatory standards and maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with all requirements, study protocols, and department standard operating procedures
• Assist with study subject reimbursement
• Collect outcomes at various time points in research study. May include guiding study participants through and counting physical function assessments as well as surveys and performing quality checks following assessments
• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines
• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
• Administrative and other duties as assigned

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience conducting qualitative research interviews and/or focus groups and coordinating qualitative data collection activities
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Science
• Health Degree
• Electronic Data Capture Systems
• EMR/EHR Systems
• Data Management Systems
• Qualitative Research Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Qualitative Data Collection Coordination

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings
• Monthly Lunch & Learn sessions
• Departmental resources that support professional development
• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• 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

Company

• Public research university with four Colorado campuses
• Denver, Colorado, USA
• https://www.cu.edu/
• Founded in 1876
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• Combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• One (1) year 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
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• This position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience conducting qualitative research interviews and/or focus groups and coordinating qualitative data collection activities
• Combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Required skills

• Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research, EMR/EHR, Electronic Data Capture Systems, Federal Research Regulations, Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Qualitative Research Interviews, Research Protocol Interpretation

Preferred skills

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field, Clinical research or related experience, Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience

Experience

• 1+ years