Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry - Senior Level)

Job Summary:

This position will work within the School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology (1.0 FTE). This position will join the team of Kevin Deane, MD, PhD. Dr. Deane's research primarily focuses on pre-clinical rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and learning more about how and why RA develops with the aim to work toward RA prevention. The role will be to work with our study team to perform extensive outreach efforts to providers across the US to help them learn about StopRA:National, a new study that will be enrolling participants remotely across the US.

This position will work with research study participants to address questions related to study participation and enrollment, would work to schedule, and do study visits if the participant is local to Colorado as well as coordinating to get blood drawn at local labs and collect study materials remotely. Our studies involve working with human biological samples (blood, stool, sputum, and saliva) and phlebotomy will be trained for the right applicant. This role will also require experience working in REDCap including project design, survey Q, REDCap automation, and ideally some experience with validation tools and API use.

This position will require appropriate and effective communication with participants, study team and study investigators, outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to maintain relationships that are equally respectful to all. Research visits and study activities will be conducted remotely in many instances and the person in this position will help facilitate. Some study visits conducted at the Barbara Davis Center on the Anschutz medical campus in Aurora.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including outreach to rheumatology clinics across the US and assisting with social media campaigns to get the word out about the study.
• Communicating with patients expressing an interest and assisting with day-to-day activities of clinical research. This could also include outreach and coordination with outside events (like health fairs) where we work to get our study team and research out to the community.
• Providing outstanding customer service; prompt responses to questions, and scheduling of eligible and interested study participants.
• 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.
• Manage all aspects of scheduling and performing study visits and the necessary clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory), data collection and data entry.
• Follow-up with study subjects as needed to secure all necessary medical history and current medication information.
• Assist study team maintain meetings, meeting agendas and meeting notes pertaining to StopRA:National.
• Help build and maintain REDCap databases for the study.
• Responsible for communicating with the PI, Project Manager, sponsor, and other contacts as appropriate and helping maintain project timelines.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Division of Rheumatology has a strong clinical research program doing a lot of great work in rheumatology clinical trials and observational studies with investigators who are at the top of their field in this area, especially with a focus in pre-clinical RA and RA prevention. Team members are part of a cohesive, hard-working team with a strong mix of longer-term employees for good stability and expertise as well as a mix of newer employees with opportunities to learn and grow in the clinical research space. This position contributes to the conduct of clinical research results of which help advance rheumatology research and patient care, with skills that will translate to other research teams and endeavors.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry 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.
  
  
  
  

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:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR or other data management systems).
• Fluency in Spanish
• REDCap experience includes API use, data access, and use of validation tools.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in REDCap project design.
• Experience in REDCap survey development and automation.

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, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit 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.

Questions should be directed to: Marie Feser, marie.feser@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 2^nd, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Entry Level: $47,743 - $60,729

Intermediate Level: $51,956 - $66,088

Senior Level: $56,169 - $71,447

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.