WHY WORK AT CHILDREN’S….

Here, it’s different. Come join us.
Children’s Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.
Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.
We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.
As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.
Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.
That’s why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.
A career at Children’s Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it’s different.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations of assigned clinical research programs and/or studies conducted by Principal Investigators (PIs) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Performs a variety of administrative duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and review of clinical research data. Supports the achievement of research program and/or study objectives. Works under close and direct supervision.
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, team-oriented person to join our research team supporting the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), here at Children’s Hospital Colorado! At the CCBD, discoveries from our laboratories are changing the way care is delivered for pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplants. Our scientists are recognized as national leaders in basic and clinical science research and have funding to support their research from numerous national hematology and oncology foundations. We believe that state-of-the-art treatment for pediatric cancer and blood disorders typically includes enrollment in a clinical trial. In fact, research shows that children who participate in clinical trials have better survival rates than children who do not. Here, we’re not just leading transformative research for the sake of innovation. We’re using it to pioneer treatments with the hope of eradicating childhood disease and changing pediatric medicine — giving all kids a chance at a healthier future. Our extraordinary team at Children’s Hospital Colorado is creating the future of child health, and we need top talent to do it. Join us!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience with specimen processing/handling and previous laboratory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to develop an understanding of and to utilize medical and clinical research related terminology.
• Ability to understand basic concepts of clinical research program and study design.
• Ability to recognize and employ professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research.
• Ability to maintain a general awareness of best practices, trends and changes in the clinical research profession.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
General Activity: Sit: 2-4 hrs. per day
General Activity: Stand/Walk: 2-4 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Gross Motor Function
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Assists regulatory team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation and submission, including collation and preparation of documents.
• Screens and schedules participants in a variety of clinical research programs and/or studies. Consents subjects and/or families for registry or non-interventional research studies.
• Prepares for and takes part in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and document storage activities. Conducts and documents visits and testing/interviews according to all regulatory and organizational protocols. Collects, prepares, processes, ships and maintains inventory of research specimens.
• Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies.
• Provides input for and assists with developing IRB related documents. Collaborates with coordinating staff to maintain appropriate documentation.
• Assists to identify issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with supervising coordinator staff and/or management.
• Maintains compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Maintains a familiarity with the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting clinical research.
• Participates in sponsor-required training. Participates in team meetings. Proactively includes others in decision making and escalates issues to management as necessary.
• Investigates incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data. Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Adheres to and participates in the development and assessment of quality assurance. Assists with recognizing trends related to data quality and escalates as appropriate.
• Utilizes electronic data capture systems, technologies and software necessary for clinical research program and/or study operations. Scores tests, enters data and completes required forms accurately and according to protocol. Assists with the development of data collection documents and instruments. Identifies issues related to data capture, collection or management and escalates to supervising coordinator staff and/or management.
• Ensuring participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing and subjects are paid as relevant for participation in clinical trials.