"Clinical Science Professional- Intermediate"

Job Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine invites applications for a neurosurgery student research position to work in the Welle Laboratory performing computational analyses on time series data sets recorded from in vivo microscopy devices. The successful applicant will be comfortable in a neurophysiology lab, using several different software platforms to complete their work.

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

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise... [full text abbreviated for brevity, but includes details on department, benefits like medical, dental, retirement, PTO, tuition benefit, ECO Pass, and link to CU Advantage].

Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Experience with Python and/or Matlab

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
• Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team with engineers and basic neuroscientists
• Ability to modify/edit IRB protocols for submission

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Sarah Williams, sarah.williams@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continue until 10 days from posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $51,959-$66,088.

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