Clinical Science Study Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

CU Anschutz Health & Wellness Center

Job Title: Research Services Clinical Sciences Intermediate Professional

Working title: Clinical Science Study Coordinator

Position #00834471 – Requisition #36859

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to help survivors of cancer improve their health through exercise and contribute to the world of science!

We are searching for a Clinical Science Study Coordinator for an NCI funded investigation of a telehealth exercise program for rural survivors of cancer. This study utilizes novel assessments to remotely investigates the physiologic mechanisms of exercise, including telehealth assessments of physical function and the remote collection of dried blood spots to assess metabolic function. This position will be a part of the larger BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program, which provides the telehealth exercise intervention. The BfitBwell Program provides clinically supervised exercise programs to individuals living with and beyond cancer while also performing research studies in the field of exercise oncology.

Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with associated administrative tasks (protocol submission and management); participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and assessments; collection and processing of outcome measures and study samples (dried and liquid blood); and data entry. The Clinical Science Study Coordinator may assist BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Specialists with exercise session or program delivery. This position will also assist with similar tasks in other BfitBwell associated research studies and assist with clinical operations of the BfitBwell Program, as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
• Assist with administrative management of research studies (e.g. IRB, OnCore)
• 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)
• 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
• Assist with training BfitBwell Program staff in research protocols

Work Location:

Onsite – this role