"Spanish/English Bilingual Clinical Research Coordinator"

Spanish/English Bilingual Clinical Research Coordinator

Department: Department of Psychiatry

Job Summary:

This position is in a research program focused on the early developmental pathways to psychiatric disorders. We hope, by understanding brain and behavior from the prenatal period through adulthood, that we can develop novel prevention strategies for those vulnerable to mental illnesses. This Entry Level Research Professional will be involved in the recruitment, diagnosis, provision of nutritional supplements, and testing of infants, children and adults, including pregnant women and children who live in families with severe mental illnesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain contact with research participants in both English and Spanish, translating as needed
• Assist in subject recruitment
• Collect physiological and psychological data from study participants
• Collaborate with other members of the team
• Coordinate research participant activities across research sites, including, the University of Colorado Denver and possible other local medical institutions
• Maintain contact with referral sources
• Track patient participation in projects, by developing and maintaining databases, including REDCap, that relate to human-subject issues (e.g., handling of dropouts, special subject requests regarding use of genetic information, etc.)
• Assist with tabulation of research data for presentations, papers, and grant applications

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Fully fluent at ALTA level 11+ or equivalent on similar assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in human subject research
• Experience working with infants and/or young children
• Experience in collecting and processing psychophysiological data
• Experience in REDCap, Excel, SPSS or other data management software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Work well with pregnant women, infants, young children, and their families
• Work well with families with major mental illness
• Be able to accurately complete repetitive activities (such as data entry)
• Be a creative problem solver
• Have high ethical standards and be able to follow the standards of human subject protection
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.

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: Stephanie Vetter stephanie.vetter@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: 01/05/25

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE $48,446- $49,500