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Research Services Professional (Open Rank – Entry to Senior Level)
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is seeking a motivated, passionate and self-driven individual for a full time Research Services Professional position to assist faculty and residents with clinical trials research. This position has the opportunity to be hybrid depending on the needs of the division and will be involved in research both at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado.
Work Location:
In-Person or Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days on campus depending on the needs of the division and will be involved in research both at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado.
Why work for the University?
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by March 1. Hiring department will need to notify their Talent Acquisition Consultant when they want to have the advertisements removed for the posting.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Division
Job Title: Research Services Professional (Open Rank – Entry to Senior Level)
Position #: 00817500 – Requisition #:38653
Job Summary:
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is seeking a motivated, passionate and self-driven individual for a full time Research Services Professional position to assist faculty and residents with clinical trials research. This position has the opportunity to be hybrid depending on the needs of the division and will be involved in research both at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado.
Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities. Functions include grant/agreement preparation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication, and human subject compliance.
At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and development capacity.
At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Senior Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skills, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. Work is performed fully independently.
Principal duties and responsibilities
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of research studies for Division which includes but is not limited to the following:
Study Coordination (50%)
- Review protocols and confirm participant eligibility (inclusion/exclusion criteria).
- Coordinate recruitment, pre-screening/screening, enrollment tracking, and participant education/interviews.
- Conduct and document informed consent; ensure required filing and compliance.
- Assess study feasibility and optimize recruitment/retention strategies through data collection and process improvement.
- Develop and maintain protocol-required study systems and documentation (SOPs, CRFs, process flows, source documents), and coordinate regulatory submissions/maintenance (IRB, CDAs, required filings).
Data and Database Management (30%)
- Manage research databases (design, build, organize, maintain, and retrieve study data).
- Enter and maintain data in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and extract required data from the EHR (e.g., Epic).
- Maintain complete, compliant study records in accordance with protocols, departmental/clinical SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Support investigators with literature reviews, protocol development (including data management plans), and IRB submissions/ongoing maintenance.
- Assist with project planning, data interpretation, team presentations, and serve as a liaison/resource for sponsors and external sites through study start-up and close-out.
Team Collaboration (20%)
- Communicate and collaborate with various colleagues (e.g., principal investigator, clinicians, medical staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), other research staff, finance and billing professionals, and regulatory team) at various stages of each study assigned. The research services professional is responsible for providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by presenting a positive image of the department and University.
- Oversee trainees involved in division research projects such as ensuring the completion of required research trainings and proper completion of research tasks assigned to the trainees.
- Assist residents and medical students with abstract and manuscript writing.
- Communicate the research findings with the team during meetings when required.
Work Location:
In-Person or Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days on campus depending on the needs of the division and will be involved in research both at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital and the University of Colorado.
Why Join Us:
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:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Entry Level:
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health or related field from an accredited institution
Intermediate Level:
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health or related field from an accredited institution
- 1 year of professional level experience in a clinical research and academic setting.
Senior Level:
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health or related field from an accredited institution
- 2 years of professional level experience in a clinical research position within an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in academic setting
- Experience with Electronic Data Capturing Systems
- Experience in OnCore, EPIC and REDCap
- Experience in SAS
- Exceptional interpersonal communications
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
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
Questions should be directed to: Natalie Burgess natalie.burgess@ucdenver.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by March 1. Hiring department will need to notify their Talent Acquisition Consultant when they want to have the advertisements removed for the posting.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Entry Level: $48,446 - $61,623
Intermediate Level: $52,721 - $67,061
Senior Level: $56,995 - $72,498
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Job Category: Research Services
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20328 - SOM-SRG-RS PLAS Clinical
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jan 9, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Natalie Burgess
Posting Contact Email: natalie.burgess@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00817500
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