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Universityof Colorado – School of Medicine

Professional Research Assistant - Assistant Clinical Coordinator 

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals withdemonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and workingenvironment.  We value the ability toengage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Medicine has an openingfor a full-time Professional Research Assistant in the Schwartz/Yang Lab.

The University of Colorado AnschutzMedical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront oflife-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receivesover $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largesthealth professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchersand a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drivesinnovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleledpatient care. Read CU AnschutzQuick Facts here.

Position Emphasis:

TheSchwartz/Yang Lab seeks an energetic and motivated individual to join ourresearch group.  We are seeking afull-time Professional Research Assistant to assist with clinical coordinationand human subjects research for a new cohort study in the Schwartz/Yang Lab ofthe Department of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. 

 

Theassistant clinical coordinator will develop, screen, and follow a cohort ofsubjects at high risk of pulmonary fibrosis that is funded by the NationalInstitutes of Health.

Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the recruitment, enrollment, screening, and follow-up of study participants at risk of pulmonary fibrosis

Communicate with potential participants and administer informed consent,

Send sample collection kits, request records and test results, and follow up with study participants to ensure timely completion of all study visits

Coordinate study-related procedures for study participants in community health facilities

Establish and implement follow-up procedures for the study participants

Manage and pay invoices for study-related tests

Collect and enter data in study and university databases, file paper data

Track participant progress and generate progress report statistics

Participate in meetings and conference calls as needed with the study team collaborators

Maintain and update study-related recruitment websites

Assist with periodic study newsletter writing, design, and mailing

Assist with IRB submissions for ethical review

 

Conditions of Employment:

Must be willing and able to occasionally work on weekends whenrequired by project deadlines. (often related to off-campus travel, languages, min age, shiftschedules, physical requirements, etc.)

Note: This is an essential services position.  The incumbent is required to respond afterhours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts duringemergency campus closures.

Competencies:

A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and Red Cap is required

Data entry of research-related data

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills

Demonstrate an independent work initiative, sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, diplomacy, tact and a professional demeanor

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Work independently and on a team

Salary and Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees priorto their employment.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternativeformats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Yourtotal compensation 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:

Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

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.

QualificationsMinimumQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

1 year of experience with data entry

1 year prior research experience

Additional education, such as masters degree, may substitute for experience

Applicants mustmeet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PreferredQualifications:

1 or more years experience with Institutional Review Boards

1 or more years prior database experience (for example, REDCap)

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 19, 2020
Unposting Date: Ongoing