Clinical Sciences Entry Professional

Job Summary

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. This is a clinical research position with limited laboratory duties. The professional will contribute to new and ongoing diabetes related studies, primarily including clinical studies of the natural history of type 1 diabetes in youth. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and Development capacity.

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
• Process and cryopreserve human blood

Work Location

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