Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional ; Intermediate - Senior

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: SOM
- Orthopedics

Position #:  - Requisition #: 40318

This position will act as a clinical research coordinator for the Emily Lindley Research Lab, assisting with studies related to non‑opioid alternatives for treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. This position is posted as "open rank," meaning the selected candidate may be hired at either the intermediate or senior level, depending on the relevant experience of the candidate and business needs.

Intermediate 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.

Senior 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. Senior 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.

• Assist with day‑to‑day operations of clinical trials and studies.
• Obtain subjects’ medical history and current medication information; review research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria and confirm eligibility to participate in the clinical trial.
• Conduct the informed consent process or ensure 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.

• All duties stated above, PLUS:
• Assist with developing protocol‑specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and case report forms (CRFs); maintain subject level documentation and prepare documents, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership.
• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies; employ, evaluate and assist with implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention.
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close‑out duties.

• Drive cargo van (e.g., Sprinter Van) that is converted into a mobile pharmacology lab to research subjects’ homes; a second study team member will always accompany the driver.
• Draw blood samples from research subjects.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

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

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

• 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…