"Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)"

Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Job Summary:

The eXtraOrdinarY Kids Clinic and Research Program at Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking Clinical Sciences Professionals to support ongoing and new clinical research studies. These interdisciplinary teams lead the nation in care and research for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies, including Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Trisomy X syndrome, and XYY syndrome. The eXtraOrdinarY Kids teams include pediatric endocrinology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, cardiology, audiology, genetic counseling, child psychology, neuropsychology, sleep psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, research associates, and graduate students. Our NIH-, foundation-, and advocacy-funded translational research program aims to improve the lives of children with X & Y chromosome variations.

Key Responsibilities:

Entry Level:

• Clinical Research & Participant Engagement
  • Obtain consent/assent and conduct study visits with infants, children, and adults according to protocol, including anthropometrics, standardized assessments, and biospecimen collection.
  • Work effectively with neurodiverse or behaviorally challenged populations in a calm, compassionate manner.
  • Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratories.
  • Coordinate and manage wearable devices, including distribution, data downloads, and diary monitoring.
  • Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person study visits.
  • Support additional in-person visits as a backup coordinator.
• Data Management
  • File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis.
• Communication & Outreach
  • Maintain and update the team website with publications, team updates, and announcements.

Intermediate Level:

All tasks above, plus additional:

• Clinical Research & Participant Engagement
  • Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups.
  • Recruit study participants via chart review, clinical visits, EPIC reports, and direct outreach.
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, GCP, and institutional policies, keeping regulatory systems (OnCore, ClinicalTrials.gov, binders) updated.
• Data Management
  • Develop, manage, and maintain REDCap databases, including instrument creation, data entry, cleaning, and report generation.
  • Extract clinical data from EPIC into REDCap for genetic, medical, and laboratory tracking.
  • Add new variables and customize databases to meet study-specific requirements.
• Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance
  • Support reporting requirements, including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking.
• Scientific Contribution & Dissemination
  • Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.
• Communication & Outreach
  • Respond to study-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Engage with patient advocacy organizations (e.g., TSGA, AXYS) to support participant-centered research.

Senior Level:

All tasks above, plus additional:

Principal Level:

All tasks above, plus additional: Mentorship & Supervision, etc.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The interdisciplinary eXtraOrdinarY Kids team... (benefits listed)

CU Advantage

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: (by level, Bachelor's degree + experience)

Preferred Qualifications: (by level)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (listed)

How to Apply:

For full consideration, submit: letter of interest, CV/Resume, references.

Questions to: Karen Regan, RN karen.regan@cuanschutz.edu

Screening Begins: Preference to applications by October 24, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Entry Level: $48,446 - $61,623
• Intermediate Level: $52,721 - $67,061
• Senior Level: $56,995 - $72,498
• Principal Level: $65,545 - $83,373

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