University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes-Clinical Epidemiology Division

Job Title: Clinical Sciences Research Services Professional (Open Rank Entry to Intermediate)

Position #:00843033 – Requisition #:38427

Job Summary:

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) is dedicated to transforming care of children and adults living with type 1 diabetes (TID). Our research is devoted to advancing science, finding a cure, and improving the future of those with early stage T1D with the most effective treatments to prevent or delay onset of diabetes.

The Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) program is part of the Clinical Epidemiology Division and is led by Dr. Marian Rewers. ASK is a large-scale screening initiative set out to identify children in the early stage of type 1 diabetes (TID) and/or celiac disease before they get too sick. The aim is to screen 50,000 children with the long term goal of providing strong evidence for universal screening of these autoimmune diseases as part of standard of care. Eligible ASK participants identified as high-risk for T1D are offered monitoring and education in addition to participation in BDC clinical trials and/or early treatment options.

ASK is seeking a full-time Research Services Professional. The position will serve on a team responsible for implementing this nationwide screening program and will conduct various aspects of the ASK Screening and Follow Up protocols: participant recruitment and consent, data collection, scheduling of participants, administering surveys and supporting the clinic staff in implementing the study protocols.  This position will also represent the ASK Study at community outreach events and works with external community partners to offer screening to pediatric populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer informed consent, collect demographic information, and screening sample.

• Manage tracking of study samples using REDCap to maintain data integrity and compliance

• Assist with clinic practice engagement and educational activities, tailoring the screening protocol to specific settings.

• Support the screening team in planning and coordinating community engagement initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of screening among underrepresented populations.

• Serve as a primary coordinator of a surveillance protocol to assess study endpoint and desire to reengage in the study.

• Provides clear, empathetic communication to educate and support participant’s understanding and engagement.

• Maintains participant confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• Ensures all activities align with the IRB-approved protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) is part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and specializes in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research and care for children and adults. It is one of the largest diabetes institutes in the world.