Open Rank (Entry – Senior) Research Services Clinical Science Professional

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking applications for a Open Rank (Entry – Senior) Research Services Clinical Science Professional. This is a full-time, University staff position to support ongoing grant-funded studies focused on mental health and firearm storage. The Clinical Science Professional will join a highly collaborative and exciting multi-disciplinary team (PI: Dr. Ian Stanley, PhD) that has an active research program domestically and internationally. The PI conducts research related to the prevention of psychological health conditions (e.g., suicide, posttraumatic stress disorder) across various populations (e.g., military service members, veterans, first responders, civilians). This research involves observational studies and interventional trials related to the understanding and prevention of psychological health morbidities. This position will focus on projects related to lethal means safety in veteran/military populations.

This position requires familiarity and experience with clinical or public health research, preferably in psychological health and/or behavioral health. The ideal candidate will have experience within research (clinical or behavioral), collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and be highly detail oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Trials Research Support (100%):

• Assist with and oversee the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies

• Review research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial

• Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required

• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews

• Schedule subject participation in research clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)

• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner

• Adhere to research regulatory standards

• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures and other regulatory guidelines

• Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities

Intermediate

• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies

• Independently perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies

• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

• Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies

• Assist and train junior team members

Senior

• Assist with developing or develops protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies

• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership

• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention

• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative interviews

• Design surveys

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer