"Research Services Professional (Open Rank - Entry-Senior)"

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Department of Pediatric Orthopedics has an opening for a Clinical Services Research Professional. The primary focus of this position will be to support Principal Investigators in the hip subspecialty at Children's Hospital Colorado. This position is within a team of research professionals and as such a secondary focus will be to familiarize themselves with the studies of other Children's Hospital Orthopedics Institute Providers.

Clinical Science Research 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. Clinical Science Research Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. The position is part of the Musculoskeletal Research Center.

This position is housed within Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz and will require occasional travel to clinics throughout the Denver metro area.

Key Responsibilities

All Levels:

• 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

Intermediate Levels:

• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies
• Independently perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies
• Assist and train junior team members

Senior Level:

• Assist with developing or develops protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Work Location

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of some days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Entry Level
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

Intermediate
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
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

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants with experience or interest in the areas of developmental hip dysplasia and adolescent hip preservation will be prioritized.
• Previous experience with software programs such as REDCap, OnCore and EPIC are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• One to three (1-3) clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Anticipated Pay Range

Entry: $48,446-$61,623
Intermediate: $52,721-$67,061
Senior: $56,995-$72,498