Professional Research Assistant

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER

 Professional Research Assistant

Department of Anesthesiology, SOM

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Denver 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

Nature of WORK:

The Department of Anesthesiology seeks a driven and committed professional research assistant (PRA) who has a passion for and experience working with patients and human research subjects, has the ability to be creative and efficient, and enjoys working in an exciting multidisciplinary clinical setting.  This full-time position will work with clinical research faculty to coordinate various research projects and clinical trials in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. This position will be deployed to work on multiple studies and clinical trials in perioperative medicine, which include research in the dynamic areas of anesthetic safety/efficacy, critical care, drug metabolism, perioperative complications, coagulation, and pain/opioid prescribing. Ideal applicants will be stimulated by new projects, enjoy the challenge of working in an academic teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, and will be resourceful in working through solutions to daily problems.

The main duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• screening, consenting and enrolling study participants in a variety of clinical settings (e.g., operating room, intensive care unit, pre-operative clinic)
• collecting, processing, and storing samples for future research use; maintaining database information for research samples
• abstracting data from patient charts and electronic medical records
• preparing and submitting compliance documentation for the institutional review board and hospital research support services; maintenance of study documents
• performing data entry into research databases and excel spreadsheets
• performing basic descriptive and statistical analysis using analytic software and be motivated to learn more advanced techniques as needed
• assisting principal investigators in abstract and manuscript development
   

The job locations will include the University of Colorado Hospital and office/laboratory buildings on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.   

Professional Field :

Health sciences and clinical research

Supervision Received :

Under the direction of the Vice Chair for Research, the PRA will be assigned various research duties and will report to the relevant Principal investigator (PI) for each specific task. 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $35,600 to $40,500

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services .

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

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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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits .

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred

• Candidates with Master’s degree in science, public health, or research-related discipline
• Prior experience in conducting clinical research (particularly clinical trials)
• Prior experience in clinical setting
• Experience with IRB submissions and maintenance of regulatory compliance
• Redcap database creation and entry
• Medical chart review and abstraction using an electronic medical record system (EPIC)
• Experience with clinical research design
• Experience with scientific writing
• Experience in basic descriptive and statistical analysis (SAS, SPSS, or R)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Driven to grow as a clinical research professional
• Ability to understand and interpret medical terminology and medical charts
• Excellent organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle several clinical research projects at a time