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The University of Colorado - School of MedicineThe Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes - Full/Part-TimeProfessional Research Assistant - Study Manager/Coordinator 

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campusseeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learningand working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

 

The BarbaraDavis Center has an opening for a part-time or full-time PRA position for aResearch Coordinator and Study Manager for an early type 1 diabetesintervention study at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). This is a3-year research project that will recruit children and youth ages 2-20 over thenext two years for a one year randomized control intervention through July2022. Responsibilities include explaining the study, administering informedconsent, scheduling study visits, collecting questionnaire data, collectingblood samples, coordinating lab testing and managing database. The StudyManager will also be responsible for managing institutional review board (IRB)and regulatory documents.

 The University of Colorado Denver | AnschutzMedical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate andprofessional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solidacademic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offermore than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. Theuniversity receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In additionto the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CUAnschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduatedegree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heartof downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver islocated steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo Districtaffording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic,professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a ProfessionalResearch Assistant to work in the Barbara Davis Center at the CU AnschutzMedical Campus in Aurora.  The Universityof Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting andsupporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff.  The university strives to promote a cultureof inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding.

  Job Summary: 

This is apart-time or full-time PRA position for a Research Coordinator and StudyManager for the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)-guided Therapy for Stage 2Diabetes Intervention Study at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC).This is research project funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust (HCT), We willrecruit children and youth ages 2-20 over the next two years for a one yearrandomized control intervention through June 2022. Participants who are inearly, pre-symptomatic stage of type 1 diabetes (T1D) will be recruited fromother ongoing diabetes preventions studies (ASK, DAISY, TEDDY). These childrenhave both evidence of autoimmune attack on the insulin-producing cells as wellas early signs of blood glucose abnormalities. The study aims to use CGM technology to educate these children and theirfamilies about factors which impact blood glucose and to begin insulin therapyat an early time point to maintain near-normal blood glucose thereby minimizingfuture risk of complications.

 

SupervisionReceived

 

Thisposition reports to the Primary Investigator (Brigitte Frohnert MD, Ph.D.).This position will also work closely with the larger prevention study teams,including ASK, DAISY and TEDDY studies’ Principal Investigator (Marian Rewers,MD, Ph.D.), Sr. Investigator (Judith Baxter, MA), and Follow-Up Coordinatorsfrom these studies, Clinical, Lab and Data Management Teams. Supervision willinclude training and oversight for the position’s responsibilities. Theposition is part of a larger study team that includes other related studies, andthe individual in this position will be expected to participate as part of thisteam.

 

JobResponsibilities:

 

• Recruitand screen study participants from other research study participants.

• Conductall aspects of data collection according to a standardized protocol from thoseagreeing to participate including:

•    administering informed consent•    collecting demographic information•    collecting required blood samples

•    training families on use of continuousglucose monitor

•    collecting required questionairres

• Coordinatescheduling and communicate with clinical care team including diabetes educator,nurse practitioner, social worker and dietician.

• Manageassociated screening activities including supply inventory, study participantcommunications (contact participating families), data entry of screening formsand on medical records system if applicable.

• Manageinstitutional review board (IRB) and regulatory documentation andcommunication.

• Assistwith the paperwork processing, filing, and preparation of presentations asneeded.

• Otherscreening associated tasks that emerge.

 

Thisposition generally works Monday-Friday, to comprise a 30-40 hour workweek.Hours will be variable, and the position must be flexible to meet thescheduling and coverage needs of the study. The position work area will at theBarbara Davis Center.

  Salary and Benefits:

The salaryrange for this position has been established at $37,000-43,000 (full time FTE)and is commensurate with skills and experience. Information on Universitybenefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

 

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secureenvironment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospectiveemployees.

 

 The Immigration Reform and Control Actrequires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all newemployees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this addare available upon request for persons with disabilities.

 

Your totalcompensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 

Benefits:https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

TotalCompensation Calculator:https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 

Diversityand Equity:

Please clickhere for information on disability accommodations:http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx

 

TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors ofArts or Sciences with a background in Biology or a health-related fieldpreferred.

• Workexperience that can be substituted on a year for year basis.

• One yearpaid work experience required, with experience in medical research or clinicalsetting preferred.

• Goodinterpersonal and communication skills required.

• Spanishreading, writing, and speaking fluency strongly preferred.

  Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experiencein research or recruiting participants for research studies.

• Experienceworking with physicians and nurses is desirable.

• Certifiedphlebotomist or phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Experienceworking with IRB and regulatory agencies. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 13, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing