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Creative Researcher Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Research Assistant

Denver, CO · On-site

$40K - $42K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Research Assistant Department: Executive Office Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver, CO ... u're creative. You're able to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or ...

Research Assistant

Denver, CO

$40K - $42K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

The Public Interest Network is hiring a Research Assistant who will work closely with leadership ... u're creative. You're able to anticipate or define a problem, brainstorm solutions, propose or ...

Senior Research Analyst, AVP

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site

$117K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Asset class research * Portfolio construction and asset allocation * Asset/liability modeling ... Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds ...

Senior Research Analyst, AVP

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site

$117K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Asset class research * Portfolio construction and asset allocation * Asset/liability modeling ... Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds ...

Research Chemist

Littleton, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

RESEARCH CHEMIST Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory Department: Advanced Chemistry Group Location ... Exercises creative thinking and innovation * Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Senior Research Analyst, AVP

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site

$85 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position within the broader research team will be responsible for ongoing investment due ... Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds ...

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How much do creative researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative researcher in Colorado is $118,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $161,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a creative researcher do?

A Creative Researcher is responsible for generating innovative ideas and gathering information to inspire and support creative projects. They analyze trends, collect visual and written references, and provide insights to help teams develop new concepts for advertising, design, media, or entertainment. Their work often involves collaborating with creative directors, designers, writers, and strategists to ensure projects are both original and relevant. Creative Researchers play a key role in the early stages of a project by providing the foundational research that guides the creative process.

What is the difference between Creative Researcher vs Market Researcher?

AspectCreative ResearcherMarket Researcher
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Arts, Design, or related fields; portfolio often neededBachelor's in Marketing, Business, or Social Sciences; certifications like Market Research Society beneficial
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, advertising agencies, media companiesCorporate offices, consulting firms, market research agencies
Industry UsageCreative industries, advertising, mediaConsumer goods, retail, finance, healthcare
Common Search/ComparisonCreative ResearcherMarket Researcher

The main difference between a Creative Researcher and a Market Researcher lies in their focus and work environment. Creative Researchers typically work in creative and media industries, focusing on visual, conceptual, and artistic insights. Market Researchers analyze consumer data and market trends to inform business strategies. While both roles require research skills, their industries, credentials, and daily tasks differ significantly.

How does a creative researcher typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

As a Creative Researcher, you’ll frequently work cross-functionally with teams such as design, marketing, and product development. Your role involves gathering insights, trend analysis, and providing evidence-based recommendations to inform creative concepts. Regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative workshops are common, ensuring your research directly influences project direction and outcomes. This close collaboration helps bridge the gap between data and creative execution, making teamwork and strong communication essential skills in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative researcher?

To thrive as a Creative Researcher, you need strong analytical abilities, a background in research methods, and a degree in fields such as marketing, design, or communications. Familiarity with data analysis tools, content management systems, and collaborative platforms like Google Workspace or Trello is often required. Exceptional curiosity, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help you generate and present innovative insights. These competencies are crucial for uncovering fresh ideas and transforming research into actionable strategies that drive creativity and business growth.

What are popular job titles related to Creative Researcher jobs in Colorado?

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Infographic showing various Creative Researcher job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,929 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Clinical Research Coord Sr - Child Life

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, CO • On-site

$24.75 - $32.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Children's Hospital Colorado rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

349th of 1,059 rated hospitals


Job description

Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator Senior is a seasoned Coordinator who can work across multiple complex modalities and is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operations of complex, multi-site clinical research programs and/or studies conducted by Principal Investigators (PIs) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and review of clinical research data. Facilitates the accomplishment of research programs and/or study goals. Works independently and leads others in navigating the clinical research environment and participates in a variety of departmental and/or divisional initiatives. Provides oversight to Clinical Research Coordinators and other related team members. Works under minimal supervision.
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will support behavioral, psychosocial, and integrative health research within the Integrative and Creative Care (ICC) Department at Children's Hospital Colorado. Our research evaluates interventions delivered by Child Life Specialists, Creative Arts Therapists, Spiritual Care providers, Medical Dog teams, and Gaming & Technology Specialists to improve coping, reduce distress, and enhance the healthcare experience for pediatric patients and families.
Success in this role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, comfort working with diverse pediatric populations, and the ability to balance multiple studies while maintaining high standards of research quality and participant experience.
Shift
Clinical Research Coordinator - Child Life
Day shift, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prepares and takes part in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and document storage activities, and related training, creation of SOPs and implementation of operational plans. Assembles the necessary parties to ensure that all required agreements are in place. Utilizes and assists with training team members on electronic data capture systems, technologies, and software necessary for clinical research program and/or study operations. Scores tests, enters data, and completes required forms accurately and according to protocol. Leads the development of data collection documents and instruments, maintains subject level documentation, and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies, identifies issues recommends solutions.
  • Identifies and liaises with various regulatory partners (IRB, compliance, legal) as needed for clarity in effectively supporting research operations. Identifies gaps and participates in policy, standard operating procedures and guideline development as required to enhance research operations in the CHRE. Submits assigned studies for review and approval and provides status updates throughout the startup process. Assists regulatory team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation and submission.
  • Screens, schedules, consents participants in a variety of clinical research programs and/or studies. Explains the difference between clinical activities and research activities, risk and benefits of study participation to participants. Conducts difficult, sensitive conversations with patients/families. Employs, evaluates, and assists with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention, and assists participants with individual needs. Collects information to determine feasibility, recruitment, and retention strategies. Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens.
  • Develops and optimizes protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Conducts and documents visits and testing/interviews according to all regulatory and organizational protocols. Completes and submits along with regulatory team the AE reports, according to institution and sponsor-specific reporting requirements. Serves as a resource regarding institutional and sponsor-specific reporting requirements. Assists with the development of proposals or protocols. Identifies and communicates related shortcomings. Maintains appropriate related documentation and tracks IP compliance at both protocol and subject level.
  • Human Subject Research Protection - Maintains compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Develops and maintains a familiarity with the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting clinical research. Serves as a resource and assists with the design of safeguards to ensure ethical conduct and to protect vulnerable populations and participates in sponsor required training. Serves as a resource and trainer for issues related to professional guidelines and code of ethics. Identifies and facilitates resolution of potential problems and risks to the participant, study and/or institution.
  • Leads team meetings. Proactively includes others in decision making and escalates issues to leadership as necessary. Provides significant contribution and influence upon research work, activities and/or productivity of study teams. Leads a committee or task force under direction of a supervisor. Leads scientific or programmatic presentations. Identifies various stakeholders (statistical, operational, etc.) to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of clinical research program and/or study aims. Implements with leadership team on the operational elements needed for the conduct of clinical and translational programs and/or studies.
  • Investigates incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data and assists management with resolution. Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Assists with recognizing trends related to data quality and develops and implements retraining as appropriate. Adheres to and oversees the development and assessment of quality assurance processes. Identifies issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with team members and management. Recognizes when data agreements or special regulatory requirements are necessary and acts as a resource and mentor to determine when special contracts are necessary and escalates to stakeholders. Develops systems and/or frameworks for quality assurance processes in collaboration with leadership.
  • Participates in and provides oversight to monitoring financial study milestones, corresponding reporting and ensuring participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing. Comprehensive understanding of institutional process for the development of budgets. Proactively identify gap deficits and escalating.
  • Provides oversight, training and coaching to team members working in the clinical research environment, specifically with the concepts of program and/or study design.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Degrees
    • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Area of Study
    • No specific area of study
  • Experience
    • Required: Three (3) years of clinical, clinical support, and or clinical research related experience.
  • Equivalency
    • None
  • Licenses & Certifications
    • None
  • Additional Requirements
    • Equivalency Equivalency: Associate degree in a related field with (5) five years of clinical related experience may be considered in lieu of minimum education requirement.
  • Competency
    • None

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with children, preferred background in psychology or child development/education, willingness to be involved in quality improvement and program evaluation projects in addition to clinical research studies.
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $25.95 to $38.93
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Estimated Close Date
08/24/2026
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