Part-time Entry Clinical Science Professional (0.20 FTE)

at  University of Colorado

JOB SUMMARY:

We are searching for an individual with a passion for working with older adults. This role will help the RESTORE team meet its Telerehabilitation research study goals by being organized and efficient in managing the timing of our participant outcomes assessments. This Entry Clinical Science Professional will coordinate Telerehabilitation study outcomes by guiding veterans through timed physical function tests, performing data quality checks and attending twice yearly reliability meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
• 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
• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
• 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
• Collect outcomes at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks
• Guide Veteran through timed physical function assessments and surveys
• Performs data quality checks following assessments
• Attend twice yearly reliability meetings
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
  Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in any science related field
• Older Adult Research Specialist Certification
• Health Navigator Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and on the telephone
• 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 medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

• Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials and studies
• 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
• Interview prospective subjects for a variety of research clinical trials. Educate potential subjects on the details of the studies through phone contacts and personal interviews
• 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
• Collect outcomes at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks
• Guide Veteran through timed physical function assessments and surveys
• Performs data quality checks following assessments
• Attend twice yearly reliability meetings
• Other duties as assigne