Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (Senior or Principal)

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine and the principal investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Goldberg, MD, ScM,, is seeking applications for a Clinical Science Professional (Open Rank: Senior-Principal). This is a full-time University staff position to support ongoing grant-funded studies focused on geriatric emergency medicine, injury prevention, and digital health. Funding support comes from multi-year project grants from Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health. This research team focuses on observational studies and interventional trials related to emergency care. The candidate will play a key role in a new Health and Human Services grant to expand the reach of evidence-based fall prevention programs throughout Colorado, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Areas on Aging. The candidate will assume the role of Clinical Science Professional within a highly collaborative and exciting multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and oversee the day to day operations of clinical trials and studies, and act as primary coordinator, including team meetings, steering committee engagement, collaboration with the health system, institutional review board and university research infrastructure

• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies, and perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocols and in compliance with regulating bodies

• Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs)

• Conduct standard research activities such as performing literature searches and creating annotated bibliographies, preparing and administering data collection tools, conducting qualitative coding and analysis, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations. Principal Professional level: act as a Subject Matter Expert and authority in the area(s) of community engagement, data science, clinical informatics systems (e.g. EMR or EHR, Epic, etc) or other relevant areas

Senior Professional and all the above:

• Assist with developing or develops protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies

• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership

• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention

• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Principal professional and all the above:

• Coordinate and administer patient care in compliance with protocol requirements

• Disburse investigation drug and provide patient education regarding administration

• Oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Independently review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly document and report all findings to physician and care team

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.

• Create complex data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel) to support tracking of project/recruitment activities.

• Oversee student worker(s) or junior research assistants as it relates to a specific project.

• Travel to study sites including fall prevention programs and referral partner sites (clinical offices and hospitals)

• Participate in instrument creation and/or analytical structures as appropriate to the project.

• Participate in tactical and strategic program/project development and planning.

• Collect study data via complex patient visits, surveys, observations or focus groups. Provide leadership in data collection to other research assistants and students.

• Carry out straightforward data analysis (e.g., summary data, histograms) and have basic skills in interpretation of descriptive statistics.

• Leverage creative problem-solving skills to ensure high data quality from a team of national data collectors

• Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.

• Help develop study findings for presentation to team and external audiences.

• May lead publication development (abstract/manuscript)

• Help with budget management/tracking (under direction of PM/PI)

• Lead manuscript preparation for publication or presentation in scientific forums.

• Work with members of the UCD and UCHealth community as needed to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared University resources.

• Manage study participant incentive program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora, CO.

The job is predominantly in-person and duties will be performed in the U.S. from office buildings on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. This position will exercise building independence and work under the supervision of the PI and project coordinator to assist the team to conduct clinically relevant research.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in any field

  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience

Principal Professional

• Bachelor's degree in any field

  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

• Three (3) years clinical research or related experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Senior Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field

• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with clinical informatics systems (e.g. EMR or EHR, Epic, etc)

• Experience in customer discovery, stakeholder or community engagement, or related work

Principal Professional

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field

• Master's degree in data science, public health, or a research-related discipline

• Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with clinical informatics systems (e.g. EMR or EHR, Epic, etc)

• Experience in customer discovery, stakeholder or community engagement, or related work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding (principal professional level: advanced knowledge and understanding) of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Familiarity with medical/research terminology

• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology and medical charts

• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly and work independently

• Excellent team player

• Enjoys working with human research subjects

• Self-starter with a desire to improve human health through research

• High Level Skills with Computer-Based Tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.)

• Principal professional level: expert level knowledge of community engagement, data science, clinical informatics systems (e.g. EMR or EHR, Epic, etc) or other relevant areas

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne, amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by (11/7/2025).

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Senior: $56,995 - $72,498
Principal: $65,545 - $83,373

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 position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.