Description

University of Colorado – School of Medicine

Professional Research Assistant - Senior Professional Research Assistant - Women's Behavioral Health and Wellness - Open Rank 

 

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

 

 

DOPsych Diversity Equity Inclusion Information:

The purpose of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to hold the Department of Psychiatry’s faculty, staff, and trainees accountable for promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and respect.  We are committed to continuous education, sustaining cultural humility, and action related to DEI topics including systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with the DOPsych DEI mission and vision.

Nature of Work

The PRA will support and assist with daily research tasks such as subject recruitment and management, screening assessments, scheduling, and informed consent/assent/HIPAA activities with Women’s Behavioral Health & Wellness.

The Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Research group includes five principal investigators conducting research on sex and gender differences as well as women’s health across the lifespan. Specifically, the candidate will be integrated into the group to provide research assistance including navigating regulatory submissions, setting up research databases, managing study protocols, recruiting and consenting study participants, and completing mental health assessments. Their extent of involvement in any of these research projects will be assigned by their supervisor as indicated below. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with various faculty and staff across campus on multiple research projects, as well as in contact with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, posses good inter-personal skills, a team player, and capable of managing their responsibilities with minimal supervision. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position.

Professional Field

Research operations and administration

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in clinical studies process including recruiting/enrolling study participants, obtaining informed consent, completing study assessments including mental health assessments, trauma history interviews and assessment of cognitive functioning, creating and maintaining study binders, collecting and managing data/study records, and reimbursing participants (20%)
• Manage study protocols to ensure regulatory compliance, including writing study regulatory documents (informed consent forms, study protocols and protocol application forms) as well as assisting with submissions to and interacting with COMIRB (20%)
• Create REDCap databases and performing data entries (10%)
• Active participation in department, WBHW-specific team and supervisory meetings, as well as attend PI/lab meetings for specific projects as needed (10%)
• Conduct chart reviews to extract pertinent data for studies (5%)
• Assist in the creation of research recruitment materials and advertising campaigns (5%)
• Work with PIs and other research staff to ensure various studies are performed according to University guidelines and meet regulatory compliance (5%)
• Monitor study budgets and draft progress reports in conjunction with PI and other administrative staff (5%)
• Manage research tracking and other documentation systems to collect data related to requests for service, progress status, completion of tasks, and feedback surveys (5%)
• Work collaboratively with other research staff members in the Department and team members at WBHW, and at times provide cross-coverage for peers when needed (5%)
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering supplies, arranging events, preparing documents and handouts, and others (5%)
• Perform OnCore research monitoring and regulatory sign-off (5%)

The above description serves as a summary and is describing the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on departmental needs, as well as at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Supervision Received

This position will be supervised by Claudia Iannelli, MS (WBHW, Research Manager). Additional supervision will be provided based on individual projects by the PI or their designee to which they are assigned.

Supervision Exercised

The PRA will not supervise other employees.

 

Salary and Benefits:

PRA 

$35,600 - $55,800 

This salary range represents a level 1 – level 3 PRA.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.  The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible 

Senior PRA 

$49,000 - $74,500 

This salary range represents a level 1 – level 3 Sr. PRA.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.  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 information represents up to the 50 percentile of the salary range which is reflective of a candidate with 1-7+ years of experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.  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. 

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

 

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

 

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

 

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.

 

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

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

 

Diversity and Equity:

 

Please click 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

 

The University of Colorado Denver | 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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• One year of experience in academic research
• Experience in data management and analyses
• Experience using statistical programs (SPSS, MPlus, SAS, Excel, etc.)

PRA: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field. 

Senior PRA: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field, or bachelor’s degree in relevant field, and 5 plus years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web-based data visualization tools and data dashboards
• Experience with economic analyses and forecast modeling
• Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated through product development
• Experience with administrative data sets

• Familiarity with advanced statistical analyses methods

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Knowledge of foundational statical methods
• Experience in research environments
• Experience with data collection, cleaning, mining and maintenance
• Experience with statistical programs and data visualization tools
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and think critically

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 10, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing