University of Colorado · 1 month ago
Open Rank Clinical Sciences Professional (Entry, Intermediate, Senior, Principal)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$48K/yr - $83K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking Clinical Science Professionals to support ongoing and new clinical research studies, particularly for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies. The role involves conducting patient-oriented research, coordinating study visits, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve the lives of affected children.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Research & Participant Engagement
Obtain consent/assent and conduct study visits with infants, children, and adults according to protocol, including anthropometrics, standardized assessments, and biospecimen collection
Work effectively with neurodiverse or behaviorally challenged populations in a calm, compassionate manner
Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratories
Coordinate and manage wearable devices, including distribution, data downloads, and diary monitoring
Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person study visits
Support additional in-person visits as a backup coordinator
File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis
Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups
Recruit study participants via chart review, clinical visits, EPIC reports, and direct outreach
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, GCP, and institutional policies, keeping regulatory systems (OnCore, ClinicalTrials.gov, binders) updated
Develop, manage, and maintain REDCap databases, including instrument creation, data entry, cleaning, and report generation
Extract clinical data from EPIC into REDCap for genetic, medical, and laboratory tracking
Add new variables and customize databases to meet study-specific requirements
Support reporting requirements, including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking
Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis
Respond to study-related queries in a timely and professional manner
Engage with patient advocacy organizations (e.g., TSGA, AXYS) to support participant-centered research
Serve as primary study coordinator for multi-site studies, including oversight of site onboarding, training, and regulatory compliance
Prepare and submit IRB documents (new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events)
Draft documentation for FDA or other agencies and manage delegation of duties and training records
Draft and revise study documents, including protocols, consent forms, surveys, SOPs, and IRB applications
Support grant proposals, including drafting human subjects sections, recruitment plans, budgets, and Just-in-Time documentation
Draft and review abstracts, posters, and manuscripts
Copyediting and ensuring compliance with submission guidelines
Present research findings at local, regional, and national scientific conferences
Participate in community events and advisory boards as needed
Oversee student research assistants, including onboarding, training, task management, and feedback
Assist with the orientation and training of new team members
Oversee and provide informal leadership to the team members, including managing day-to-day priorities, evaluating and redistributing workloads on a temporary basis, and mentoring staff
Provide input and feedback to leadership on team members’ overall performance, performance evaluations, opportunities for development, and process improvement initiatives
Identify training and development opportunities for new and existing team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any field
One (1) year of clinical research or related experience
Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience
Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct in research
Knowledge of ethical research practices, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal guidelines
Ability to coordinate study visits, biospecimen handling, and logistics efficiently while working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
Ability to work compassionately with individuals with neurodevelopmental differences or behavioral challenges
Ability to interpret and implement complex research protocols accurately
Ability to achieve proficiency with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, OnCore) and EHR systems (e.g., EPIC)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple studies, tasks, and deadlines
Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to anticipate issues to keep studies on track
Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic, multi-site research environment, with a strong desire to learn, grow, and excel
Preferred
Master's degree in a health sciences-related field
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EHR and data management systems)
Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings
Benefits
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
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
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