Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to support day-to-day operations of routine clinical research under supervision at the Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The role involves data collection, document review, and coordinating with the study team to meet objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and may consider equivalency. It offers hybrid work, with some onsite responsibilities and potential weekend coverage based on needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of General Studies.
• No specific area of study.
• Experience: None.
• Equivalency: Associate degree with 5 years of clinical related experience may be considered in lieu of minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and participates in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits and related training.
• Assists with IRB preparation and submission.
• Screens, consents participants, and explains risks/benefits of participation.
• Maintains data quality, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Trains in SOPs, CRFs, and protocol-specific systems.

Education

Bachelor of General Studies

Equivalency: Associate degree with 5 years of clinical related experience

Job description

Job ID: 108129

Location: Aurora

Position Type: Regular

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operations of routine, minimally complex clinical research programs and/or studies conducted by Principal Investigators (PIs) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and review of clinical research data. Supports the achievement of research program and/or study objectives. Works under close supervision, receiving instruction, guidance and direction from Senior CRC, Clinical Research Supervisor and/or leadership team.

Shift

Colorado Child Health Research Institute (CCHRI)

Monday - Friday

Day shift

May require weekend coverage, depending on business needs.

Hybrid eligible, however must be based within Colorado.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and takes part in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, document storage activities, and related training. May assemble the necessary parties to ensure that all required agreements are in place. Utilizes and assists senior team members on electronic data capture systems, technologies, and software necessary for clinical research program and/or study operations. Scores tests, enters data, and completes required forms accurately and according to protocol. Assists with the development of data collection documents and instruments, maintains subject level documentation, and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies identifies issues recommends solutions.
• Submits assigned studies for review and approval and provides status updates throughout the startup process. Assists regulatory team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation and submission.
• Screens, schedules, consents participants in assigned clinical research programs and/or studies. With guidance, explains the difference between clinical activities and research activities, risk and benefits of study participation to participants. Engages with senior study team to maintain participant recruitment and retention rates and assists with participants with individual needs, collects information to determine feasibility. Collects information to determine feasibility, recruitment, and retention strategies. Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens.
• Trains in developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Conducts and documents visits and testing/interviews according to all assigned regulatory and organizational protocols. Trains in completing and submitting AE reports, according to institution and sponsor-specific reporting requirements. Assists with the development of proposals or protocols as directed. Identifies and communicates related shortcomings. Maintains appropriate related documentation and tracks IP compliance at both protocol and subject level.
• Maintains compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Develops and maintains a familiarity with the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting clinical research. Trains in the design of safeguards to ensure ethical conduct and to protect vulnerable populations and participates in sponsor required training. Trains on professional guidelines and code of ethics.
• Proactively includes others in decision making and escalates issues to leadership as necessary. Learns various stakeholders (statistical, operational, etc.) to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of clinical research program and/or study aims.
• Investigates incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Assists with recognizing trends related to data quality and escalates as appropriate. Adheres to and participates in the development and assessment of quality assurance. Assists with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with team members.
• Participates in monitoring financial study milestones, corresponding reporting and ensuring participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of General Studies
• Area of Study
  • No specific area of study.
• Experience
  • Required: None
• Equivalency
  • None
• Licenses & Certifications
  • None
• Additional Requirements
  • Equivalency Equivalency: Associate degree in a related field with (5) five years of clinical related experience may be considered in lieu of minimum education requirement.
• Competency
  • None

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience
• Experience working with liver diseases, whether via research or in a patient facing lens.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $23.32 to $34.97

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date: 10/11/2026