Clinical Sciences Entry Professional

Clinical Sciences Entry Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

Position #: 00847463 - Requisition #: 39766

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.

Why Join Us:

Type 1 diabetes is a major autoimmune disease in both children and adults with potentially devastating long-term complications. The Barbara Davis Center is recognized as an international center of excellence for both clinical care and research. By joining us you will become a member of a team that is at the forefront of the search for a true cure for this disease and the development of innovative approaches to improve patient care.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  + 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
• Clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).

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.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $49,889-$63,472.