Assistant Senior, Research

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employer retirement contributions

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking an Assistant Senior, Research to join our mission-driven team. The role involves supporting active clinical research and quality improvement across multiple sites, including main campus and community clinics.

You will handle subject-related activities, maintain study records, ensure confidentiality, and assist with data collection and literature reviews, mentoring newer staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• 1–3 years clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience with study subject interviews and qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Screening and consenting for recruitment; chart reviews; patient interviews; data collection; study records maintenance.
• Training new staff on study-related responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensure compliance with GCP and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct literature reviews and assist with publications.
• Support data entry and intervention fidelity.
• Build relationships with research subjects, teams and collaborators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity comfort

Organization

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Research methods

MS Office

Team improvement

Performance standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Assistant Senior, Research to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

DH STD CONTROL PROGRAM PAV L

Job Summary

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

Licenses

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

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.83 - $30.56 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF