Clinical Research Assistant

SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations of assigned clinical research programs and/or studies conducted by Principal Investigators (PIs) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Performs a variety of administrative duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and review of clinical research data. Supports the achievement of research program and/or study objectives. Works under close and direct supervision.

SHIFT

Colorado Child Health Research Institute

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid eligible, with weekly on site requirement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Assists regulatory team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation and submission, including collation and preparation of documents. 
2. Screens and schedules participants in a variety of clinical research programs and/or studies. Consents subjects and/or families for registry or non-interventional research studies.
3. Prepares for and takes part in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and document storage activities. Conducts and documents visits and testing/interviews according to all regulatory and organizational protocols. Collects, prepares, processes, ships and maintains inventory of research specimens.
4. Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies. 
5. Provides input for and assists with developing IRB related documents. Collaborates with coordinating staff to maintain appropriate documentation.
6. Assists to identify issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with supervising coordinator staff and/or management.
7. Maintains compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Maintains a familiarity with the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting clinical research. 
8. Participates in sponsor-required training. Participates in team meetings. Proactivey includes others in decision making and escalates issues to management as necessary.
9. Investigates incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Adheres to and participates in the development and assessment of quality assurance. Assists with recognizing trends related to data quality and escalates as appropriate.
10. Utilizes electronic data capture systems, technologies and software necessary for clinical research program and/or study operations. Scores tests, enters data and completes required forms accurately and according to protocol. Assists with the development of data collection documents and instruments. Identifies issues related to data capture, collection or management and escalates to supervising coordinator staff and/or management.
11. Ensuring participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing and subjects are paid as relevant for participation in clinical trials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:  None

Equivalency:  None

Certification(s):  None

Licensure(s):  None

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $19.37 to $29.05

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.


EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. 

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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