University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Ophthalmology

Job Title: Clinical Research Professional (Open Rank: Intermediate – Principal)

Position # 00844553 – Requisition # 38742

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Clinical Sciences Professional to assist with both industry and investigator-initiated clinical research protocols.  The Clinical Science Professional will work closely with and provide support for Principal Investigators and the Director of Epidemiology. The position will be based at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Intermediate and Senior/Principal Clinical Science Professionals perform clinical research related functions which may include patient-oriented research or research conducted with human subjects. Patient-oriented research includes mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, or development of new technologies. Intermediate and Senior Clinical Science Professionals may also assist with epidemiologic and behavioral studies and/or outcomes research and health services research. Some assignments will not move beyond this level. 

This position will work within a department of ophthalmology clinical research team, providing broad research support to faculty on their research projects. Duties will include recruitment of study subjects, contacting patients for retrospective data collection, database management, and input. The research studies will primarily be focused on pharmaceutical clinical trials as well as bio banking and broad data management studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and aid PI with work retaining to grant submission and data deadlines.

• Work with PI on research abstract submission, while also working individually on our research and projects.

• Interact with PI and other PIs in the ophthalmology department about new research opportunities. 

• Communicate expectations with junior team members and be a resource for them.

• Analyzing data for multiple research studies and presenting analyses to PIs.

• Participates in information gathering for grant applications and submissions.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to division’s research coordinators, temporary employees, and student workers.

Research Advocacy

• Performs ophthalmic testing including protocol specified refraction, visual acuity, tonometry, pachymetry, perimetry, imaging and vitals.

• Assist PI in research advocacy and interfacing between the IRB, UCD, UCH, CHCO, clinical teams and community providers.

• Help design and implement programs to improve participants understanding of research.

• Ensure fair and responsible recruitment and provide a safe and supportive environment for patients with diseases of the eye.

• Collaborates with PI and research team on the development, implementation, maintenance and adherence