Research Services Professional (Intermediate/Senior)

Research Services Professional (Intermediate/Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Position #: - Requisition #:38017

Job Summary:

This position is located in the Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and will work on clinical research projects located in the Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions (CPPCD), under the supervision of Larry Allen, MD (Professor, Medicine-Cardiology) and Kate Noonan, MSW.

Responsibilities for the position include support in the administration, implementation, and reporting of patient-oriented investigations conducted to help improve medical decision making. Activities will include recruiting and interviewing patients, gathering data, developing data reports, editing manuscripts, and coordinating logistics for studies related to medical decision-making. The RSP will work in varied capacities to provide support for existing and future research projects of the CPPCD. This work often requires collaboration with various study sites, research team members, interaction with patients and their families, communication with doctors and nurses, and communication with the study team. The ideal candidate will have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and strong interpersonal skills needed to work with key partners in the community and at participating practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with team to develop, test, and implement decision-making tools.
• Assist in conducting key informant interviews, and coding and analysis of qualitative data
• Compiling and disseminating documents (including visual presentations, e.g., posters for conferences) related to the research projects.
• Literature searches and manuscript coordination, editing, and submission.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus' diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education. In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, as well as other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.

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: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Intermediate Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Senior Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Senior Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Competencies: 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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

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 Curriculum vitae / Resume
2. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 05/01/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Intermediate: $52,721 - $67,061
• Senior: $56,995 - $72,498

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

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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