Research Services Entry Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Research Services Entry Professional

Position #:00851031 – Requisition #: 40662

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry is hiring a 0.5 FTE (benefits eligible) Professional Research Assistant to contribute to two projects. The first is an innovative, grant-funded implementation study focused on improving perinatal mental health and perioperative experiences for patients and families. The second is a diagnostic device study which uses eye metrics to diagnose Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The PRA will be embedded in Psychiatry Research Innovations (PRI), a research support center within the Department of Psychiatry that assists faculty members affiliated with five Divisions in the Department in areas related to research administration, operations, and education. This position supports research that advances patient-centered care and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• Guide participants through study activities and visits, including overseeing survey completion, administering various research scales and assessments, and providing instructions and basic troubleshooting.

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

• Adhere to research regulatory standards.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado 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. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, one of four campuses in the University of Colorado System, is the major academic medical center in the Rocky Mountain region. The Anschutz Medical Campus is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado and a new Veterans Affairs Hospital, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive biomedical research and clinical care centers in the western United States. With world-class health sciences research, educational and clinical facilities, the CU School of Medicine has established distinctive and highly productive programs, receiving research awards of more than $350 million per year, including more than $200 million from National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies. The School's total annual clinical and research revenue exceeds $1.2 billion per year.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer<