Research Services Clinical Science Entry Professional (Entry Level)

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO is seeking a Research Services Clinical Science Entry Professional to support trauma-related studies. Under supervision, you will assist with recruitment, data collection, sample handling, and project support, while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

The role involves shift-based hours including nights and weekends, with differential pay.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• One or more years of experience working with clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage human research subject recruitment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with study activities: chart review, recruitment, sample collection, scheduling visits, and patient navigation.
• Ensure confidentiality and provide respectful participant interactions.
• Assist with data management: collection, entry, and verification.
• Coordinate data from Industry, REDCap, and Oncore; monitor trial progress and outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Customer service

Diversity and inclusion leadership

Multi-tasking

Liaison with external entities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, biology or related field

Tools

REDCap

Oncore

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Surgery, Division of GI, Trauma, and Endocrine Surgery

Job Title: Research Services Clinical Science Entry Professional (Entry Level)

Dr. Cohen’s lab is hiring a fulltime (1.0 FTE) Research Services Entry Professional. This position is expected to work exclusively for studies within Trauma Surgery. This position will require making professional and appropriate decisions within a timely manner in emergent situations, odd hours (some nights/weekends/holidays), and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to change. Under supervision, assists with various research-related activities, working on projects that focus on a variety of topics related to health and healthcare services. Will likely support multiple projects at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with a deeper focus on one or more projects as appropriate. General duties may include assisting with the recruitment of study subjects, scheduling visits, collecting samples, performing data collection/entry, and providing general administrative project support. This position will act as a facilitator and data manager for the duration of any assigned study. This position will be assigned to trials on an ongoing basis. It is the responsibility of this position to meet trial goals and to keep the manager informed on the progress of all assigned trial responsibilities.

This position will be shift-based and require nights/weekends with shift differential included in hourly pay. This position will not be expected to work more than 40 hours per week, which includes night and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage human research subject recruitment and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies/policies; oversee subject enrollment and onboarding.
• Assists with study subject activities, which may include but is not limited to; chart review, recruitment, collecting and processing patient biologic samples, making calls, scheduling visits, patient navigation, and outcome tracking.
• Ensures eligibility and subject confidentiality, while treating participants with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect through all verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Assists with data management activities, which may include collection, entry, and verification for accuracy and integrity.
• Builds and maintains good relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues.
• Adheres to all protocol, policy, and regulatory requirements required to conduct human subjects research, including training requirements for COMIRB and CITI.
• Coordinate, analyze, and manage applicable research data received from Industry, REDCap, and Oncore; use data to monitor the progress of clinical and observational trials, track outcomes and ensure goals are met.
• Other duties as assigned.j
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow’s leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, Biology, or a directly related field from an accredited institution is preferred.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years of experience working with clinical trials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and keep organized.
• Ability to work well with outside entities and follow state rules.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $48,446-$61,623.

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

ADA Statement:

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 [e-mail]

Background Check Statement:

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.

Vaccination Statement:

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.

Schedule

Full-time