"OPEN RANK Research Services Intermediate or Senior Professional"

OPEN RANK Research Services Intermediate or Senior Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

The C3 Global Trauma Network conducts innovative, collaborative, federally-funded trauma care research, predominantly in high-trauma international settings. A variety of rigorous observational and interventional methodologies are used to fill contemporary clinical knowledge gaps. The C3 Network seeks to generate high quality evidence to enhance early trauma (injury) care, with a special focus on improving patient outcomes in resource-constrained settings (e.g., in South Africa). The C3 Network has a track record of NIH and U.S. Department of Defense funding, including dozens of published peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific presentations. Our research also deliberately seeks to fill clinical and scientific gaps for civilians worldwide and the U.S. military.

The candidate will assume the role of Research Services Professional within a highly collaborative and exciting multi-disciplinary team located in the USA and South Africa.

Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research.

Senior Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Senior Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. Some assignments will not move beyond this level.

Key Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Services Professional will work on a vibrant multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a variety of work and special projects within the C3 Lab that involve:

• working closely with a research team domestically and internationally,
• data organization and quality,
• data collection instrument development and maintenance,
• data description/summarization/analysis,
• manuscript development,
• creating stakeholder presentations, and
• preparing abstracts and presentations for medical conferences.

The degree of responsibility, technical complexity, and autonomy of the Research Services Professional escalates in a manner that is commensurate with the job tier (i.e.,intermediate or senior).

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research into areas such as trauma, injury prevention, global health, opioid misuse, critical care, mental health, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, and healthcare policy. The Department values team members who are eager to pursue further training and growth as a researcher and professional. The successful person will have a passion for research, enjoy and excel in patient and clinician interaction, and have a desire to work and grow in a collaborative and driven pool of co-workers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• One (1) year clinical research or related experience

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience
  • An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) 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 meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience for intermediate and Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience for senior.
• Relevant Master's degree in research-related discipline
• Previous experience working in global health, emergency care, or trauma-related research
• Clinical or health-related research experience, including data management or data quality control
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Experience with and understanding of medical terminology
• Experience in an emergency department, prehospital (i.e., ambulance), or inpatient setting
• Experience preparing and submitting scientific manuscripts to peer-reviewed health journals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced 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
• Familiarity with medical/research terminology, medical charts, and research regulatory requirements
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
• Excellent team player and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
• Enjoys working with data relating to human research subjects
• Self-starter with a desire to improve human health through research
• High Level Skills with Computer-Based Tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as REDCap (creating forms, running reports, exporting datasets).

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: Amy Wayne, amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Intermediate Professional: $52,721-$64,850
• Senior Professional: $56,995-$70,109