Clinical Sciences Professional; Entry, Intermediate, Senior, Principal

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Pediatrics – Developmental Pediatrics

Position #:

Requisition #: 38491

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 the development of new technologies. Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research.

The eXtraOrdinar

Y Kids Clinic and Research Program at Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking Clinical Science Professionals to support ongoing and new clinical research studies. These interdisciplinary teams lead the nation in care and research for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies, including Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Trisomy X syndrome, and XYY syndrome. The eXtraOrdinar

Y Kids teams include pediatric endocrinology, developmental‑behavioral pediatrics, cardiology, audiology, genetic counseling, child psychology, neuropsychology, sleep psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, research associates, and graduate students. Our NIH‑, foundation‑, and advocacy‑funded translational research program aims to improve the lives of children with X & Y chromosome variations.

• Entry Level
  • Clinical Research & Participant Engagement
    • Obtain consent/assent and conduct study visits with infants, children, and adults according to protocol, including anthropometrics, standardized assessments, and biospecimen collection.
    • Work effectively with neurodiverse or behaviorally challenged populations in a calm, compassionate manner.
    • Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratories.
    • Coordinate and manage wearable devices, including distribution, data downloads, and diary monitoring.
    • Schedule and coordinate virtual and in‑person study visits.
    • Support additional in‑person visits as a backup coordinator.
  • Data Management
    • File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis.
  • Communication & Outreach
    • Maintain and update the team website with publications, team updates, and announcements.
• Intermediate Level
  • Everything above, plus:
    • Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups.
    • Recruit study participants via chart review, clinical visits, EPIC reports, and direct outreach.
    • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, GCP, and institutional policies, keeping regulatory systems (OnCore, Clinical Trials.gov, binders) updated.
  • Data Management
    • Develop, manage, and maintain REDCap databases, including instrument creation, data entry, cleaning, and report generation.
    • Extract clinical data from EPIC into REDCap for genetic, medical, and laboratory tracking.
    • Add new variables and customize databases to meet study‑specific requirements.
  • Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance
    • Support reporting requirements, including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking.
    • Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.
  • Scientific Contribution & Dissemination
    • Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.
  • Communication & Outreach
    • Respond to study‑related queries in a timely and professional manner.
    • Engage with patient advocacy organizations (e.g., TSGA, AXYS) to support participant‑centered research.
• Senior Level
  • Everything above, plus:
    • Serve as primary study coordinator for multi‑site studies, including oversight of site onboarding, training, and regulatory compliance.
    • Prepare and submit IRB documents (new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events).
    • Draft documentation for FDA or other agencies and manage delegation of duties and training records.
  • Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance
    • Draft and revise study documents, including protocols, consent forms, surveys, SOPs, and IRB applications.
    • Support grant proposals, including drafting human subjects sections, recruitment plans, budgets, and Just‑in‑Time documentation.
  • Scientific Contribution & Dissemination
    • Draft and review abstracts, posters, and…