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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Job Title: Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional OPEN RANK (Entry - Senior) Onsite
Position #:00851340 - Requisition #: 40651
Job Summary:
The B4 Health Lab is looking for sharp, curious, and driven researchers to join our team full-time. Our work sits at the intersection of the Brain, Body, Biome, and Behavior - exploring how these systems connect to advance both physical and mental health. This is not a passive role. You'll be actively engaged with many, if not all, aspects of human subjects clinical research across multiple studies. This is a role for those that thrive in a fast-paced and detail-driven environment. You will not be bored! This is not a wet lab or bench science position.
What You'll Do
You'll actively engage in the day-to-day operations of human clinical trials and research studies from start to finish. That means you'll be the person participants trust, the one ensuring protocols are followed precisely, and the contributor who keeps studies running smoothly and compliantly. Specifically, you will.

• Serve as Coordinator on multiple human subject research studies, mastering protocols and study documents and ensuring every procedure meets regulatory standards
• Drive participant recruitment - from pre-screening and phone contacts to in-person interviews and eligibility confirmation
• Guide participants through the informed consent process and coordinate all scheduling logistics, including clinical resources such as nursing, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy
• Collect, code, and analyze study data with precision, maintaining records in compliance with FDA requirements, IRB standards, and applicable SOPs
• Contribute to process improvement by supporting the development of SOPs and quality assurance initiatives that make the whole team better
• Perform data entry and quality reviews in REDCap and Excel
• Duties and responsibilities expand and increase with each successive level or rank.

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:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite five (5) days per week and is in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado (CU) is one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions and is ideally suited to carry out this project. Built as state-of-the-art, the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) consists of three zones: an education zone with facilities for training in the medical and health-related fields, a research zone that houses the various graduate programs, and a clinical care zone with the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and the Children's Hospital, the CU AMC's primary adult and pediatric hospital partners, nearby. The university is considered by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to have "very high research activity" with a basic classification of Research Universities. UCH, a teaching hospital affiliated with the CU Denver, has a $644 million, 820,000-square-foot facility at the AMC. The Children's Hospital, with 1,400,000 square feet, opened in 2007 to the south of the campus. CU is one of 34 public universities to be a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The CU AMC campus is located adjacent to the newly constructed Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry Level

• Bachelor's degree
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (required due to funding restrictions)

Intermediate Level

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent professional experience, year for year)
• At least one (1) year of human clinical research administration experience, including familiarity with research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (required due to funding restrictions)

Senior Level

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent professional experience, year for year)
• At least two (2) years of human clinical research administration experience, including familiarity with research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (required due to funding restrictions)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Entry Level

• One (1) year of research administration experience, including fundamental knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.

Intermediate Level

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Two (2) years of research administration experience, including skilled knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience in REDCap surveys and data entry
• Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Institutional Review Board, Veterans Administration, and Food and Drug Administration regulations

Senior Level

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Four (4) years of research administration experience, including advanced knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
• Proficient experience in REDCap surveys and data entry
• Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Can juggle multiple projects without losing your attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and confidently with participants, clinical staff, and research teams alike
• Take personal accountability seriously and enjoy working with a high degree of independence in a fast-paced environment
• Bring genuine curiosity to your work and care about the science behind what you're doing

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
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit all the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications sent via email will not be considered.
Questions should be directed to: angel.garcia@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For the best consideration, apply by August 10, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established a

• Entry Level: $49,899 - $66,865
• Intermediate Level: $54,302 - $72,765
• Senior Level: $58,705 - $78,665

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 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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
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.