Open Rank Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (Entry to Senior)
University of Colorado Anschutz
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Job summary
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an Open Rank Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional to coordinate biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and data management for clinical and translational research.
The role emphasizes compliance with regulations, data integrity, and collaboration across clinical and research teams in an academic medical setting. Onsite work in Aurora, CO with opportunities to improve SOPs and support CAP accreditation efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- One year of clinical research or related experience
- Two years of clinical research or related experience for Senior level
- Experience with EMR/EHR and data management is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage research staff schedule to cover specimen collections during patient visits and surgeries.
- Collect and manage data from medical record systems (EPIC).
- Coordinate collection and processing of tissue and body fluid samples from procedures.
- Gather research specimens from surgical procedures in the pathology gross room.
- Develop and implement SOPs and compliance documentation to support CAP accreditation.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Research Services Clinical Sciences (Open Rank - Intermediate to Senior) Professional provides essential support to the Pathology Shared Resource by coordinating the collection, processing, storage, and management of biospecimens for clinical and translational research. This role ensures the integrity, quality, and traceability of biological samples and associated data while maintaining strict compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and study protocols.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience in clinical research and biospecimen handling within a dynamic academic medical environment. Responsibilities include managing biological tissue and fluid specimens and maintaining accurate, secure clinical research data for ongoing studies.
This position also involves coordinating research staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for biospecimen collection during patient clinic visits and surgical procedures. The individual will actively monitor EPIC clinic and operating room schedules to identify upcoming procedures involving research participants and support timely specimen collection.
Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance documentation, and supporting the implementation of policies and guidelines required to achieve and maintain College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation for the Pathology Shared Resource.
- (10%) Prepare and manage research staff schedule to cover research specimen collections during patient clinic visits and surgeries.
- (15%) Data collection and management from medical record systems (EPIC)
- (40%) Collection and processing of tissue and body fluid samples from clinical procedures.
- (15%) Collection of research specimens from surgical procedures in the pathology gross room
- (5%) Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and compliance documentation
- (5%) Physical and digital inventory management
- (5%) Data entry and management in Clinical Research Management Systems (OnCore)
- (5%) Tissue analysis and distribution for research projects
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of clinical and translational research, where your work directly supports discoveries that improve patient care. In this role within the Pathology Shared Resource, you'll play a critical part in advancing science by ensuring the highest standards in biospecimen collection, processing, and data integrity.
You’ll collaborate with leading clinicians, researchers, and laboratory professionals in a dynamic academic medical environment, gaining exposure to innovative studies and cutting‑edge practices.
We offer a supportive, collaborative culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to SOP development, regulatory compliance efforts, and accreditation initiatives, helping shape processes that drive excellence across the organization.
If you are detail‑oriented, thrive in a fast‑paced setting, and are passionate about advancing research through high‑quality biospecimen management, this is your chance to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- 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: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- One(1) year of clinical research or related experience
- An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Two(2) years of clinical research or related experience
- An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
- Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field
- Three(3) years of clinical research or related experience
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems)
- KnowledgeandunderstandingoffederalregulationsandGoodClinicalPractice(GCP)
- Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,bothinwritingandorally
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
- Outstandingcustomerserviceskills
- Knowledgeofbasichumananatomy,physiologymedicalterminology
- Abilitytointerpretandmastercomplexresearchprotocolinformation
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
- Entry Professional: $49,899 to $66,865
- Intermediate Professional: $54,302 to $72,765
- Senior Professional: $58,705 to $78,665
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as:
The above salary range or hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
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Research Services
Aurora
U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20112 - SOM-Pathology
Full-time
Jun 22, 2026
Ongoing
Caley Tong
Caley.Tong@cuanschutz.edu
00849900
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