Research Services Clinical Sciences Intermediate Professional
Job Summary
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking applications for a Research Services Clinical Science Intermediate Professional. This is a full-time, University staff position to support ongoing grant-funded studies focused on mental health. The Research Services Clinical Science Professional will join a highly collaborative and exciting multi-disciplinary team (PI: Justin Baker, PhD) that has an active research program domestically and internationally. The PI conducts research related to the prevention of psychological health conditions (e.g., suicide, posttraumatic stress disorder) across various populations (e.g., military service members, veterans, first responders, civilians). This research involves observational studies and interventional trials related to the understanding and prevention of psychological health morbidities in a global context.
Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Research Support – 70%
- 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
- Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies 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
- 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
- Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities
- Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order
- Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies
- Independently perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies
Clinical Research Coordination – 30%
- Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
- Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies
- Assist and train junior team members
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.
- Create complex data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel) to support tracking of project/recruitment activities.
- Oversee student worker(s) or junior PRAs as it relates to a specific project.
- Participate in instrument creation and/or analytical structures as appropriate to the project.
- Collect study data via complex patient visits, surveys, observations or focus groups. Provide leadership in data collection to other PRAs and students.
- Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.
- Help develop study findings for presentation to team and external audiences.
- May lead publication development (abstract/manuscript)
- Help with budget management/tracking (under direction of PM/PI)
- Lead manuscript preparation for publication or presentation in scientific forums.
- Work with members of the UCD and UCHealth community as needed to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared University resources.
Work Location
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered. The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.
Benefits
- 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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- One (1) year clinical research or related experience
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
- Master's degree in psychology, public health, or a research-related discipline
- Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
- Strong interest or previous experience working in psychological health or global health research and/or related efforts
- Experience in global health
- Experience in military-relevant research
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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 think creatively, adapt quickly and work independently
- Excellent team player
- Enjoys working with human research subjects
- Self-starter with a desire to improve human health through research
- High Level Skills with Computer-Based Tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.)
How to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: EMED Human Resources at emed.humanresources@ucdenver.edu
Pay
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $54,302 – $72,765. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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