Clinical Sciences Intermediate Professional (Part-time, 0.4 FTE)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Clinical Sciences Intermediate Professional (Part-time, 0.4 FTE)

Position #: 00829217 – Requisition #:38796

Job Summary:

Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research-related functions, including patient-oriented research and research involving human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or the development of new technologies. Intermediate Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies, outcomes research, and health services research.

This part-time (0.4 FTE) Clinical Sciences Intermediate Professional in the CU Nursing Office of Research and Scholarship supports assigned faculty members in a driven, engaged manner through a variety of ongoing studies and research projects in the clinical/hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies

• Obtain the study subject’s medical history and current medication information, review the research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirm the eligibility of the subject to participate in the clinical trial

• Perform the informed consent process or ensure that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required

• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews

• Schedule subject participation in research clinical trial, coordinating availability of necessary space, and clinical research support (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy)

• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained from research in an accurate and timely manner

• Adhere to research regulatory standards

• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures, and other regulatory guidelines

• Participate in subject recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients expressing an interest and all pre-screening/screening activities

• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order

• Independently master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies

• Independently perform study-related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in the study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies

• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors, and/or management with the creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

• Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies

• Assist and train junior team members

• Serve as gift card manager for grants

• Conduct supervised statistical coding/programming