Professional Research Assistant
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Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job posting RF02195.Required Application Materials: When applying at www.jobsatcu.com, applicants must include: 1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2) A current CV/resume 3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references.
Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.
Posting Details
Posting Information
| Posting Title | Professional Research Assistant |
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| Campus | Anschutz Medical Campus |
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| Position Type | Research Faculty |
| Posting date | 02/03/2015 |
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| Full/Part Time | Full-time |
| Background Check Required? | Yes |
| Job Summary |
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Professional Research Assistant position at the Barbara Davis Center (BDC) for Childhood Diabetes in clinical research. The PRA will be responsible for recruiting and completing study visits, and following protocol guidelines for one or more clinical trials. Clinical trials will include randomized studies of new therapies for pediatric and young adult patients with type 1 diabetes. Studies may include pharmacokinetic studies and efficacy and safety studies. These studies are conducted over several months and in general recruit from patients previously seen at the Barbara Davis Center for type 1 diabetes. Study visits will include a combination of in person visits and phone contact with study participants.
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| Posting Description |
The PRA will be responsible for recruiting and completing study visits.
The duties and responsiblities are: 1. Recruit and enroll study participants 2. Interview human participants participating in a clinical trial 3. Complete study visits 4. Record data results 5. Data entry 6. Obtain and process study samples 7. Track patient participation 8. Work with study sponsors and study monitors to ensure compliance with research standards 9. Abstract data from patient charts 10. Tabulate research data 11. Validate quality of data elements/data editing 12. Collaboration with PI and/or Senior PRA 13. Conduct literature searches. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at CU Employee Services. The University of Colorado Denver 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. The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. 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. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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| Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities | |
| Desired Qualifications |
Phlebotomy skills or willingness to be trained strongly desired.
Experience processing research samples or willingness to be trained. Previous work experience in clinical research or clinical setting preferred. Knowledge of type 1 diabetes preferred |
| Special instructions to applicants |
Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job posting RF02195.
Required Application Materials: When applying at www.jobsatcu.com, applicants must include: 1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2) A current CV/resume 3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references. Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact. |
| Job posting contact | Tai-Ping Hartwell |
| Job posting contact telephone | |
| Job posting contact email | tai-ping.hartwell@ucdenver.edu |
| Job Posting Number | RF02195 |
| Quicklink for Posting | http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/95329 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
