Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass for local transit

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Research Assistant to coordinate a National Cancer Institute-funded randomized trial of an online behavioral intervention for adults with breast cancer on endocrine therapy. The role centers on phone-based recruitment, data entry, and collaboration with community cancer care sites across Colorado.

Candidates should have a BA in Psychology, strong writing, and basic statistical or programming skills (REDCap, SPSS, Qualtrics), with

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience working with anxiety, depression, medication adherence, or psycho-oncology research and populations.
• Be willing to commit to a one-year appointment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll and complete participant activities for one or more research studies
• Use EMR software (EPIC and McKesson) to pre-screen patients at collaborating centers
• Communicate study information to collaborating medical staff
• Provide technical support for study devices, surveys or online programs
• Develop and implement SOPs for research protocols and ensure compliance
• Attend meetings; report recruitment updates and completion statistics
• Assist in creating and maintaining project databases and enter data
• Assist in organizing research data for presentations, papers, and grant applications
• Submit amendments and reportable events to the IRB and oversight bodies
• Oversee lab supplies, scheduling, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure compliance with policies on student engagement in research
• Oversee student/volunteer research assistants and maintain team cohesion
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Phone-based recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic statistical analysis

Basic programming

Strong writing

Education

B.A. in Psychology

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Qualtrics

Job description

The position involves joint responsibility for the daily coordination of a National Cancer Institute-funded randomized trial of an online behavioral intervention to reduce depression symptoms and support medication adherence among adults with breast cancer who are taking endocrine therapy. The project is conducted in collaboration with community cancer care sites throughout Colorado as well as the University of Colorado Cancer Center. We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed research assistant with outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong writing and basic statistical analytic or basic computer programming skills are preferred (REDCap, SPSS, and/or Qualtrics), as is experience working with medical populations. This position will strongly emphasize phone-based participant recruitment as a primary duty.

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.

Dr. Arch’s research focuses on anxiety disorders and mindfulness-based behavioral interventions particularly in the context of cancer.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll and complete participant activities for one or more research studies
• Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software (both EPIC and McKesson) to pre-screen patients at collaborating community cancer care centers
• Communicate study information to collaborating medical staff regarding recruiting patients
• Provide technical support for any issues with study devices, surveys or online programs with study participants
• Collaborate in developing, modifying as needed, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research protocols. Work closely with other team members to ensure consistent compliance.
• Attend all necessary research and supervisory meetings; report updates on recruitment status, enrollment numbers and completion statistics.
• Assist in creating and maintaining project collection databases as well as enter all study-related data.
• Assist in the organization of research data for presentations, papers, and grant applications including assisting in manuscript preparation
• Submit amendments, continuing reviews and reportable events to the IRB and other oversight bodies as needed.
• Research management duties include ordering laboratory supplies, tracking of orders and expenses, scheduling team meetings and maintenance of laboratory equipment and computers
• Oversee compliance with university and departmental policies regarding student engagement in research studies (e.g., mentoring frequency, appropriate roles/responsibilities, confidentiality)
• Oversee student/volunteer research assistants, maintaining a cohesive team and positive atmosphere
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What You Should Know

Candidates should have experience working with anxiety, depression, medication adherence, or psycho-oncology research and populations.

What We Can Offer

Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Candidates should have a B.A. in Psychology or a related field and be willing to commit to a one-year appointment.

Please apply by October 15, 2026 for consideration.