Research Services Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Intermediate)

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking applications for a Research Services Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Intermediate). This is a full-time, University staff position to support ongoing grant-funded studies focused on mental health. The Clinical Science Professional will join a highly collaborative and exciting multi-disciplinary team (PI: Dr. Ian Stanley, PhD) that has an active research program domestically and internationally. The PI conducts research related to the prevention of psychological health conditions (e.g., suicide, posttraumatic stress disorder) across various populations (e.g., military service members, veterans, first responders, civilians). This research involves observational studies and interventional trials related to the understanding and prevention of psychological health morbidities in a global context.

This position requires familiarity and experience with clinical or epidemiological research, preferably in psychological health and/or global health. The ideal candidate will have experience within research (clinical or laboratory), collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and be highly detail oriented.

Entry Professional:

• Primarily assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies

• Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.

• 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)

• Identify, screen and consent potential study participants. Interact with clinical staff to confirm eligibility and implement study protocols. Extract relevant data from participant or medical records and enter it into online centralized databases or local data tools.

• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner

• Evaluate data sets for quality and completeness. Set up and or run statistical analyses.

• Analyze data, including statistical analyses and qualitative assessments of data and data quality. Identify and help solve gaps in data collection.

• Adhere to research regulatory standards

• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines

• Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities

• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order

Intermediate Professional, all of the above and:

• 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

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.

• Create complex data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel) to support tracking of project/recruitment activities.

• Oversee student worker(s) or junior PRAs as it relates to a specific project.

• Participate in instrument creation and/or analytical structures as appropriate to the project.

• Collect study data via complex patient visits, surveys, observations or focus groups. Provide leadership in data collection to other PRAs and students.

• Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.

• Help develop study findings for presentation to team and external audiences.

• May lead publication development (abstract/manuscript)

• Help with budget management/tracking (under direction of PM/PI)

• Lead manuscript preparation for publication or presentation in scientific forums.

• Work with members of the UCD and UCHealth community as needed to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared University resources.

• Manage study participant incentive program

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Entry 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field

• Master’s degree in psychology, public health, or a research-related discipline

• Strong interest or previous experience working in psychological health or global health research and/or related efforts

• Experience in global health

• Experience in military-relevant research

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology and medical charts

• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly and work independently

• Excellent team player

• Enjoys working with 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.)

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

• Curriculum vitae / Resume

• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• Entry Professional: $48,446 - $61,623

• Intermediate Professional: $52,721 - $67,061

The above salary range (or 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.