Clinical Research Coordinator - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Research

National Jewish Health; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in respiratory health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join their innovative CF research team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work independently while collaborating with clinical teams and physician investigators. You will coordinate study visits, manage data entry, and ensure compliance with clinical research guidelines. If you're passionate about pioneering research and want to make a difference in the lives of patients with cystic fibrosis, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace while contributing to groundbreaking treatments in clinical research.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision Plans

Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical research experience required.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study recruitment and enrollment processes.
• Maintain clear and orderly investigator site files.
• Implement and execute complex research studies.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Entry

Study Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic Data Capture Systems

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Research

• Facility: National Jewish Health - Main Campus
• Department: Clinical Research Unit
• Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift: Monday - Friday

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinical Research team at National Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team!

A successful candidate in this role will be positive, organized, collaborative, and open to learning and mastering new research procedures. The types of procedures our team completes include:

• Pulmonary function testing
• Nasal brushing/curettage
• Sputum induction and collection
• Macroduct sweat collection

The candidate selected for this role will be responsible for:

• Study recruitment and enrollment.
• Coordinating simple to complex study visits.
• Maintaining clear and orderly investigator site files.
• Specimen processing and shipping, data entry into electronic data capture systems.
• IRB submissions and maintenance.

The Clinical Research CF Team engages regularly with the clinical team as well as with physician investigators and is considered an integral part of both the clinical and research teams.

Knowledge of or experience working in CF is not required. This is an exciting time to be working in clinical research for CF with groundbreaking treatments under development!

As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is pioneering a new era of preventive and personalized medicine. If you believe in Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team!

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator position is a study coordinator with proven ability to work independently. Acts as a preceptor for Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator.

• Consistently applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA regulations, CRS Standard Operating Procedures, and applicable NJH Policies and Procedures.
• Independently masters study materials, including protocols and informed consent forms for assigned studies.
• Independently performs study-related processes and procedures as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies.
• Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records.
• Efficiently implements and successfully executes complex research studies with high quality and appropriate enrollment.
• Provides general guidance to new staff and study coordinators.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

Less than 10%

Core Values

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued.
• Adheres to safe working practices and follows all institutional and departmental safety policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical research experience required.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: BLS required within one month of hire.

Salary Range: $25.00 - $34.55

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals and six paid holidays.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually.

Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit institution committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.