Research Services Senior Clinical Science Professional (Senior Project Coordinator)

• Assist and train junior team members
• Adhere to research regulatory standards
• Complete and submit progress reports to funders and departmental leadership on approved timeline
• Create and maintain, with assistance from study teams, REDCap databases for data collection, and coordinate data collection and management for Betz- or RAPIDS-affiliated studies
• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of funders, study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines
• Participate in study recruitment efforts, including completing (or ensuring completion) visit scheduling, informed consent (as required), and data collection
• Independently perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies
• Ensure that the necessary study supplies and equipment are in stock and in working order
• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies
• Develop, with assistance from study teams, protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership
• Collect information to determine study-specific feasibility, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize study recruitment and retention
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

• Act as a Primary Coordinator in the Betz lab, including overseeing the day-to-day operations of DoD-funded studies
• Create and maintain strong, positive relationships with study team members, participants, and partners at partner sites and military installations

RAPIDS:

• Help establish RAPIDS program infrastructure, including coordinating program meetings with RAPIDS-affiliated faculty, and identifying program workflow and process improvement opportunities

• Support IRB submissions, grant submissions and publications for RAPIDS-affiliated projects

• Serve as a primary liaison for faculty across the department of Emergency Medicine in accessing RAPIDS support
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with department faculty and staff, and with key research operational contacts at CU Anschutz and UCHealth

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a health related field from an accredited institution

• 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 or community research or related experience

• Experience with coordinating clinical/community trials

• Experience working with DoD-funded research

• Master’s degree in public health or health related field

• Previous employment in an academic medical research environment

• Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)

• REDCap development and management experience

• Knowledge of or experience with firearm safety
• Experience with formal project management and process improvement methodologies such as Agile project management, Continuous Improvement, PDSA, process mapping, etc.

• Fluent (written and verbal) in English

• IRB experience (preparing and submitting new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews)

• Strong project management skills and experience within a complex and diverse environment

• Ability to proactively contribute to development, evaluation and adaptation of new processes and infrastructure

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Demonstration of strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• 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 and with DoD contacts

• Outstanding customer service skills and commitment to excellent communication and responsiveness

• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion

• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

• 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 $56,995 - $66,684

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.