"Clinical Science Professional (Entry-Intermediate Level)- Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions Research"

Research Services Clinical Science Professional (Entry – Intermediate Level)

Position #00742913 – Requisition #27746

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Adult & Child Center for Outcomes Research & Delivery Science

Nature of Work

Entry or 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. Entry or Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research.

This position is located in the Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and will work on clinical research projects located in the Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions (CPPCD), under the supervision of Daniel D. Matlock, MD, MPH and Kate Noonan, MSW.

Responsibilities for the position include support in the administration, implementation, and reporting of patient-oriented investigation conducted to help improve medical decision making. Activities will include recruiting and interviewing patients, gathering data, developing data reports, editing manuscripts, and coordinating logistics for studies related to medical decision-making. The Clinical Science Professional will work in varied capacities to provide support for existing and future research projects of the CPPCD. This work often requires collaboration with various research team members, interaction with patients and their families, communication with doctors and nurses, and communication with the study team. The ideal candidate will have experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and strong interpersonal skills needed to work with key partners in the community and at participating practices.

Examples of Duties Performed

• 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, 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
• 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
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with team to develop, test, and implement decision-making tools
• Assist in conducting key informant interviews, and coding and analysis of qualitative data
• Compiling and disseminating documents (including visual presentations, e.g., posters for conferences) related to the research projects
• Literature searches and manuscript coordination, editing, and submission

Minimum Qualifications

Entry:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

Intermediate:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• One (1) year clinical research or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Entry:

• 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)

Intermediate:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Competencies, 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
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

• Entry: $44,403-$56,481
• Intermediate: $48,321-$61,464

Benefits