Research Coordinator

• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Colorado School of Public Health | Center for Innovative Design & Analysis
• Research Coordinator Position #: 803755 – Requisition #: 37880

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Research Coordinator (Research Services Senior Professional). This position is a key member of the school’s Center for Innovative Design & Analysis (CIDA) that will support the regulatory aspects of human subjects research and assist with the day-to-day operations of Center research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee moderately complex Center research activities that are part of larger projects from initiation to close; format and submit manuscripts, manage references for research projects.
• Collect, code, and analyze data obtained to track research in an accurate and timely manner.
• Independently implement and develop processes, procedures, and assessments to ensure the team is meeting deadlines and implementing work as defined in study protocols and in compliance with regulating bodies.
• Act as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies.
• Ensure IRB is correct for collaborations with CIDA members.
• Maintain a database of human subjects training.
• Assist in collecting documents needed to comply with grants and contracts requests for submissions.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Associate Director for Operations and Administration.     

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid –This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.  

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA), CU Anschutz’s campus-wide biostatistics and data science resource and research center, is comprised of biostatisticians and data scientists who conduct team science across the medical campus, nationally, and globally. The team is comprised of approximately 70 PhD, Master’s, and student members who focus on collaboration including study design, data management, data analysis, and innovative methods development. The expertise of the members is broad, ranging from clinical trials to ‘omics.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in a research setting.

Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Experience with data management and standard descriptive statistics and graphics.
• Master’s degree in research related field.
• Experience with and understanding of statistical terminology.
• Experience with a project manager system such as Smartsheet or others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Excellent Team Player.

• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Familiarity with research terminology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly and work independently.
• Self-starter with a desire to improve human health through research.
• High Level Skills with Computer-Based Tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Etc.).
• For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

How To Apply:

1. 1.    Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. 2.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
3. 3.    Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Nichole Carlson, Nichole.Carlson@cuanschutz.edu 

Screening Of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until October 15, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $58,000 - $70,000.   

The above salary 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school’s students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

Ada Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The 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 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.