Psychometrist

Job Summary:

The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU-Anschutz) are hiring a full-time Psychometrist to conduct studies examining executive function, cognition, language, and adaptive functioning for children and adolescents with Down syndrome. The Psychometrist’s position will be supervised by a licensed psychologist and will include the following responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting participants.
• Assisting with data collection through administration and scoring of cognitive measures and questionnaires.
• Assisting with management of data for multiple studies, including clinical trials.
• Providing brief summaries of results from cognitive testing when needed.
• Extracting medical information from electronic medical records.
• Documenting procedures for testing, decision rules for scoring, and maintaining clinical manuals for procedures for all cognitive testing.
• Coding for qualitative aspects of cognitive testing.
• Facilitating manuscript preparation based on study results.

Work Location:

This position is primarily onsite in Aurora, CO, with limited opportunity to work from home pending on the Clinic needs.

Why Join Us:

The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome is the largest academic home for Down syndrome research. The Crnic Institute collaborates with prominent scientists and leaders around the globe to enable precision medicine approaches to improve health outcomes in Down syndrome. Learn more at: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute . 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of clinical research or related experience.

Senior Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience.

Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience. 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in science or health related field.
• One (1) to four (4) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience and training with IRB-regulated human subjects research studies.
• Experience in observational research, surveys, and questionnaires.
• Research experience with data collection and analysis.
• Prior experience in the day-to-day organization of research projects, including recruitment of and contact with study participants, coordination of data collection activities, and data management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Ability to assemble, revise, and successfully publish scientific manuscripts.
• Ability to present scientific findings at meetings and conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive scientific collaborations.
• Team coordination and management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and a statistical software package.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Anne Fiala, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by March 1st , 2024. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as:

Entry Level: $47,743 - $60,729

Intermediate Level: $51,956 - $66,088

Senior Level: $56,169 - $71,447

Principal Level: $64,594 - $82,164

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .