University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Open Rank Clinical Sciences Professional (Intermediate or Senior)

Position #: 00811792 – Requisition #:40405

Job Summary:

As an integral member of the study team, the Clinical Sciences Professional will contribute to multiple studies about perinatal health systems with an emphasis on workforce development and care models. Clinical Science Professionals perform health services research-related functions, including implementation, epidemiologic, and behavioral studies, and/or outcomes research. Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with clinical research-related functions, which may include patient-oriented research. Patient-oriented research may include mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or the development of new technologies. 

This Clinical Sciences Professional works on a variety of research projects, is on campus some days in accordance with requirements of study activities and university policies, and works with research participants in the clinical/hospital settings and remotely. There may be periodic travel to study sites and/or research conferences.

Examples of Duties Performed (Both Levels):

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of health services and implementation studies.

• 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 participants for a variety of research studies. Educate potential participants on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews.

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

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

• Conduct qualitative analysis using ATLAS.ti or similar software.

• Adhere to research regulatory standards.

• Maintain detailed records of studies to ensure compliance with requirements of institutional review boards, study protocols, department, hospital/clinical standard operating procedures, and other regulatory guidelines.

• Participate in participant recruitment efforts, including communicating with patients and health care providers 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.

Intermediate Level Duties:

• 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