Assistant Senior, Research

Denver Health Medical Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health Medical Center in Denver seeks a Senior Research Assistant to support clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. Under supervision, the RA assists with data collection, chart reviews, and regulatory compliance across multiple sites including main campus and clinics.

The position requires 1–3 years of clinical research experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train new staff.

Qualifications

• Screening, consenting for recruitment; chart reviews; patient interviews; data collection.
• Maintain clear study records; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in literature reviews and publications; support data analysis.
• Train new staff; build relationships with subjects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Screen and consent for recruitment; conduct chart reviews and patient interviews.
• Create and maintain concise, organized study records.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhere to regulatory and ethical guidelines including GCP.
• Perform data collection/entry and support fidelity of interventions.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist in publications; summarize findings.
• Foster relationships with subjects, teams, collaborators.
• Support process improvement aligned with Lean principles.
• Complete COMIRB and CITI training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Research methods

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Research Assistant Sr (RA) will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under general supervision, the RA assists with various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of health- and healthcare services topics. The RA may be required to simultaneously support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics, and urgent outpatient settings. General responsibilities include subject-related activities, study records' maintenance, confidentiality, regulatory adherence, data collection, and administrative support. Mentors and train newer Research Assistants.

Essential Functions:

• Performs subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart reviews, conducting patient interviews, collecting samples, patient navigation, and tracking outcomes. Able to train new staff on study-related responsibilities. (25%)


• Creates and maintains clear, concise, and organized study records. (20%)


• Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information. (10%)


• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. (10%)


• Performs data collection and entry, and intervention fidelity. (10%)


• Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings. Assists in research publications by contributing to the writing of various sections and analyzing data. (10%)


• Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues. (5%)


• Assists with improving team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles. (5%)


• Completes training requirements for COMIRB and CITI. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED High School degree or GED preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Clinical research experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, and study subjects.


• Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.


• Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Responsible and punctual individual.


• Knowledge of protocol adherence and general research practices.


• Knowledge of research methods and rules of patient confidentiality.


• Experience with study subject interviews and qualitative research methods.


• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).


• Strong desire for team improvement and growth


• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, and values best possible customer service and patient care