University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Psychiatry
Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Position #:00853222 – Requisition #: 41088
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking applicants for a full time (1.0 FTE) Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Services Clinical Science Professional).
Candidates in this role will be integrated into the clinical trials arm of the Psychiatry Research Innovations unit (PRI), which is a research support center within the Department of Psychiatry that provides research assistance to faculty members affiliated with the five divisions in the Department. Candidates will also collaborate closely with the Brain and Behavior Innovation Center (BBICen), a newly created center within the Department which seeks to advance mental health innovation through three pillars including technology, therapeutics, and care re-design.
Candidates in this role will perform duties common to a clinical research coordinator, providing direct professional support of daily research activities on drug and device trials, such as subject recruitment and management, screening, scheduling, conducting informed consent/assent/HIPAA activities, mental health assessments, fMRI scans, data and biological sample collection, and regulatory compliance activities. Candidates may also be asked to coordinate other types of studies including pre-clinical, pilot, or feasibility trials. Their extent of involvement in any of these research duties will be assigned by their supervisor. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with various faculty and staff across campus as well as in contact with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, possess good interpersonal skills, a team player and capable of managing their responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community of staff and faculty dedicated to providing a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for trainees, faculty, staff, research participants and patients. The department promotes unbiased recruitment of qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds in all mission areas. We focus on retention, career advancement and promotion through empowering individuals and creating an environment that facilitates continuous growth and success.
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:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
Questions should be directed to: [contact details available in the full listing]
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/30/26.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as
$58,705 – $74,673.
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. 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
Equal Employment 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.
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 [contact details available in the full listing] .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz 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 .
Department: Psychiatry
Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Position #:00853222 – Requisition #: 41088
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking applicants for a full time (1.0 FTE) Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Services Clinical Science Professional).
Candidates in this role will be integrated into the clinical trials arm of the Psychiatry Research Innovations unit (PRI), which is a research support center within the Department of Psychiatry that provides research assistance to faculty members affiliated with the five divisions in the Department. Candidates will also collaborate closely with the Brain and Behavior Innovation Center (BBICen), a newly created center within the Department which seeks to advance mental health innovation through three pillars including technology, therapeutics, and care re-design.
Candidates in this role will perform duties common to a clinical research coordinator, providing direct professional support of daily research activities on drug and device trials, such as subject recruitment and management, screening, scheduling, conducting informed consent/assent/HIPAA activities, mental health assessments, fMRI scans, data and biological sample collection, and regulatory compliance activities. Candidates may also be asked to coordinate other types of studies including pre-clinical, pilot, or feasibility trials. Their extent of involvement in any of these research duties will be assigned by their supervisor. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with various faculty and staff across campus as well as in contact with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, possess good interpersonal skills, a team player and capable of managing their responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of clinical trials.
- Recruit, screen, and track patients for clinical trials,
maintain relevant subject logs, and maintain correspondence with
research participants including trouble shooting study-related
issues.
- Schedule and execute study visits and perform study procedures
such as obtaining informed consent, administering surveys and other
study assessments including mental health assessments, performing
clinical procedures such as ECG, phlebotomy, vital signs and fMRI
scans, and managing participant reimbursement.
- Collect and process biological samples.
- Review and synthesize study protocols, case report forms and
other study specific documents.
- Perform data entry into various electronic data capture systems
and assist with study data quality checking and query
resolution.
- Participate in department and supervisory meetings, as well as
attend PI/lab meetings for specific projects as needed.
- Assist with various regulatory processes and related document
maintenance.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Psychiatry is a diverse community of staff and faculty dedicated to providing a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for trainees, faculty, staff, research participants and patients. The department promotes unbiased recruitment of qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds in all mission areas. We focus on retention, career advancement and promotion through empowering individuals and creating an environment that facilitates continuous growth and success.
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: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- A combination of education and related
technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted
for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
- A combination of education and related
technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted
for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
- Two (2) years clinical research or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in science, psychology, or health related
field.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of clinical research or related
experience.
- Experience coordinating both investigator-initiated and
industry-sponsored FDA-regulated clinical trials, including
start-up, monitoring, and closeout activities.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Experience with electronic data capture systems (EDCs) and
query resolution
- Experience or certification in phlebotomy, EKG, vitals, and
biological specimen processing, or willing to obtain
certification.
- Experience with IRB submissions, including initial
applications, continuing reviews, amendments and closeouts.
- Experience administering common psychiatric research
assessments such as the SCID, MINI, MADRS, HAM-D, and CSSRS.
- Experience with institutional systems such as REDCap, InfoEd,
CU Marketplace, and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) such
as OnCore.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
- 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 commitment and leadership ability to advance
diversity and inclusion.
- Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good
Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical
terminology.
- Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol
information.
- Demonstrated ability to think independently, problem solve,
proactively resolve issues, and manage priorities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- High level computer skills including expertise in Microsoft
Office, Adobe, electronic forms, databases, and preparation of
presentations and reports.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email
address
Questions should be directed to: [contact details available in the full listing]
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 9/30/26.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as
$58,705 – $74,673.
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. 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
Equal Employment 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.
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 [contact details available in the full listing] .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz 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 .
