University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pediatrics – Sie Center for Down Syndrome
Job Title: Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)
Position #: 00698427 – Requisition #: 40999
Job Summary:
Established in 2010, the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the leading Down syndrome clinics in the United States. Our world-renowned team of experts provides medical, educational, and therapeutic care that helps children and adolescents with Down syndrome thrive. Through close partnership and collaboration with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and Linda Crnic Research Institute, the Sie Center is a model for Down syndrome care, combining excellence in clinical care, research, community engagement, advocacy, and education.
In the first 14 years, the Sie Center has served over 2,500 patients from 32 states, Puerto Rico, and 11 countries. Our pediatric specialists work together to provide the best possible collaborative care for children with Down syndrome using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. Our services include evaluation, consultation, and therapies for infants, children, teens, and young adults through the age of 22.
Key Responsibilities:
Department: Pediatrics – Sie Center for Down Syndrome
Job Title: Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)
Position #: 00698427 – Requisition #: 40999
Job Summary:
Established in 2010, the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children's Hospital Colorado is one of the leading Down syndrome clinics in the United States. Our world-renowned team of experts provides medical, educational, and therapeutic care that helps children and adolescents with Down syndrome thrive. Through close partnership and collaboration with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and Linda Crnic Research Institute, the Sie Center is a model for Down syndrome care, combining excellence in clinical care, research, community engagement, advocacy, and education.
In the first 14 years, the Sie Center has served over 2,500 patients from 32 states, Puerto Rico, and 11 countries. Our pediatric specialists work together to provide the best possible collaborative care for children with Down syndrome using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. Our services include evaluation, consultation, and therapies for infants, children, teens, and young adults through the age of 22.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies,
managing the day-to-day operations.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO .
Why Join Us:
In just 14 years, the Sie Center has become one of the leading medical clinics for the pediatric population with D own syndrome. Our innovative care directly improves not only the lives and clinical care of our own patients and families, b ut through our clinical research, extends nationally and globally to set new standards for children and young adults with D own syndrome, including:
- Multiple Sie Center studies were used to create the 2022
American Academy of Pediatrics Down Syndrome Guidelines.
- Establish standardized medical and developmental
references.
- Develop best practices, medical testing, and procedures.
- Improve the identification and treatment of complex
comorbidities.
- Create tangible support resources for children and
families.
- Identify biomarkers to improve diagnoses and reduce
costs.
- Improve access to care for the high-risk, underserved
Spanish-speaking population.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:
- 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: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry Level:
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- One (1) year of clinical research or related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience.
Substitution(s) (All Levels):
- A combination of education and related
technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted
for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) may be substituted for
experience on a year-for-year basis if the degree is in a field of
study directly related to the work assignment.
- 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.
- Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital
Colorado.
- Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background
check.
Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):
- Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field.
- Three (3) years of clinical research or related
experience.
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or
EHR and data management systems).
- 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, and medical
terminology.
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol
information.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
- Demonstrated initiative and strong follow-through skills.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to the 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: Nicole Baumer, Nicole.Baumer@childrenscolorado.org
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 18, 2026 .
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
- Entry Level: $49,899 to $66,865
- Intermediate Level: $54,302 to $72,765
- Senior Level: $58,705 to $78,665
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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
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CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .