Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Senior)- Emergency Medicine

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine

Official Title: Research Services Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank)

Working Title: Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Senior)

Position #795275 - Requisition #25450

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

The School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry-Senior) position.

Jobs in the Research Services career family provide direct professional support of research activities. Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post and pre award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.

Clinical Science Professionals are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and development capacity. At the intermediate level, duties are less limited in scope and are performed independently with occasional guidance and direction from other professionals. At the Senior level, work is performed fully independently.

Nature of Work

Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research.

The Department of Emergency Medicine seeks motivated applicants for the position of Clinical Science Professional. This role will engage patients, families, and clinical staff at the University of Colorado Hospital, manage study start-up and documentation for clinical trials, collaborate with clinical and research teams working to improve care of critically ill and injured patients. The projects focus on patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units with critically ill patients, including covid-19, Influenza, sepsis, major trauma and acute respiratory failure. The ideal candidate will have experience within research (clinical or laboratory), collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and be highly detail-oriented.

Note: This is an essential services position. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

Examples of Duties Performed

Entry Professional:

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
  
  
  
  • Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.
  
  
  
  
• Obtain study subject's medical history and current medication information, reviews 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)
  
  
  
  • Identify, screen and consent potential study participants. Interact with clinical staff to confirm eligibility and implement study protocols. Extract relevant data from participant or medical records and enter it into online centralized databases or local data tools.
  
  
  
  
• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner
  
  
  
  • Evaluate data sets for quality and completeness. Set up and or run statistical analyses.
  • Analyze data, including statistical analyses and qualitative assessments of data and data quality. Identify and help solve gaps in data collection.
  
  
  
  
• 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
• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order

Intermediate Professional, all of the above and:

• 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 Professional, all of the above and:

• 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

• Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.
• Create complex data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel) to support tracking of project/recruitment activities.
• Oversee student worker(s) or junior PRAs as it relates to a specific project.
• Participate in instrument creation and/or analytical structures as appropriate to the project.
• Collect study data via complex patient visits, surveys, observations or focus groups. Provide leadership in data collection to other PRAs and students.
• Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.
• Help develop study findings for presentation to team and external audiences.
• May lead publication development (abstract/manuscript)
• Help with budget management/tracking (under direction of PM/PI)
• Lead manuscript preparation for publication or presentation in scientific forums.
• Work with members of the UCD and UCHealth community as needed to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared University resources.
• Manage study participant incentive program

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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the following:

Entry Professional: $47,084 to $59,891

Intermediate Professional: $51,239 to $65,176

Senior Professional: $55,393 to $70,460

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

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@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Entry Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
  
  
  
  

Intermediate Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
  
  
  
  
• One (1) year clinical research or related experience

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
  
  
  
  
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or 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)
• Master's degree in research related field
• Experience with and understanding of medical terminology
• At least 2 years' experience in clinical research
• Experience in an emergency department or inpatient setting

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• 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
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Familiarity with medical/research terminology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology and medical charts
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly and work independently
• Excellent team player
• Enjoys working with human research subjects
• Self-starter with a desire to improve human health through research
• High Level Skills with Computer-Based Tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.)