Professional Research Assistant - Compliance Coordinator

Posting Description: University of Colorado Denver
Professional Research Assistant - Compliance Coordinator
Department of Pediatrics / Section of Infectious Diseases
Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program
Job Posting # 816635, Position # 640089

Children's Hospital Colorado, Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease has an opening for a full-time Professional Research Assistant in Children's Hospital's Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP). CHIP is a study site for multi-center clinical trials from the International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT), the Pediatric AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) and the Adolescent Trials Network (ATN). CHIP provides comprehensive health care integrated with clinical trial participation to children, adolescents, young adults and pregnant women living with or affected by HIV.

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Professional Research Assistant - Compliance Coordinator. UC Denver is the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year. The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty of UC Denver offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2008 the University was awarded more than $371 million in research grants and contracts. The new Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational and clinical space on 227 acres. The Downtown Campus is located in one of America's most vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and the state capitol. On both campuses, students, staff and faculty have access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural opportunities.

The University of Colorado Denver seeks a PRA-Compliance Coordinator to work in the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital Colorado, on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The University of Colorado Denver 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.

Job Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manger, the primary responsibility of the PRA-Compliance Coordinator is to ensure that the various research compliance activities and programs within CHIP adhere to federal, state and local, regulations as well as institutional policy.

The CHIP Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for regulatory aspects of research. This includes submission of protocols to the Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB) and the Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) for the CHIP program, including revision of national protocols in accordance with local guidelines and for the ongoing management of this research in order to maintain high program standards.

Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): - Bachelor's Degree
- 2 years of research and/or compliance experience
- Experience with IRB submissions

Desired Qualifications: - Familiarity with multi-center trials
- Experience working with Databases
- Knowledge of HIV disease and treatment
- Proficient in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written)
- Ability to understand complex organizations
- Ability to work independently, within a strong team environment
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, often under time pressures
- Attention to detail a must as well as ability to accurately prioritize workflow

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled