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Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)- Pediatric Endocrinology Research - 26334 University Staff

Description

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Pediatrics | Section of Endocrinology

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

Working Title: Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)

Position #00798103 - Requisition #26334

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus)

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.

• Consolidated/Central Services Administration - Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

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 world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=https://www.uchealth.org/locations/uchealth-university-of-colorado-hospital-uch/) and Children's Hospital Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/locations/anschutz-medical-campus-aurora/) - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) .

The School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics, Section Endocrinology has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Research Services Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank) 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.

Professionals at all levels 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 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. Some Assignments will not move beyond this level.

This position will coordinate clinical research studies for the Depression and Insulin Sensitivity in Adolescents study and the Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depression and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes study at Children's Hospital Colorado.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with duties involving the coordination of single and multisite studies designed to evaluate behavioral interventions for depression and type 2 diabetes prevention in adolescents. Funding is guaranteed for one year with possibility for extension beyond this period. This position involves participant recruitment, facilitating study visits, data management, development and oversight of multisite protocols, regulatory affairs, and excellent interpersonal skills with both colleagues and patient families. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, adaptable, and have enthusiasm for pediatric research, adolescents, and medical/health psychology.

Examples of Duties Performed

Intermediate Level:

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

• 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)

• 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

• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order

• 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 Level, 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 and Responsibilities

All Levels:

• Complete and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews

• Create and maintain study regulatory documents, including regulatory binder and manual of operating procedures, and create/modify study standard operating procedures

• Build data collection tools in REDCap

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant study protocols

• Train and onboard study personnel at other sites and ensure regulatory compliance

• Communicate with study personnel at other sites, including phone, email, and video conferencing

• Conduct site audits and data quality control across multiple enrollment sites

• Help prepare study progress summaries for sponsors, independent site monitor for clinical trials, and independent monitoring committee

• Basic descriptive data analytics

• Excellent and prompt communication with both parents/participants and study team

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Entry:

• 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 Level:

• 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 Level:

• 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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

All Levels:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field

• Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience working with REDCap, Epic, and/or statistical software

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

• Experience with pediatric research and/or psychology/neuroscience

• Experience with multisite clinical trials

• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish

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

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability and willingness to work with adolescents with obesity, depression, and prediabetes

Salary and Benefits

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

Entry Level: $ 44,403-$56,481

Intermediate Level : $48,321-$61,464

Senior Level : $52,239-$66,448

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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5608825&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)

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