Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)

Job Summary:

The eXtraOrdinarY Kids Clinic and Research Program at Childrens Hospital Colorado is seekingClinical Sciences Professionals to support ongoing and new clinical research studies. These interdisciplinary teams lead the nation in care and research for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies including Turner syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Trisomy X syndrome and XYY syndrome. The eXtraOrdinarY Kids teams include pediatric endocrinology developmental-behavioral pediatrics cardiology audiology genetic counseling child psychology neuropsychology sleep psychology speech therapy occupational therapy nursing social work research associates and graduate students. Our NIH- foundation- and advocacy-funded translational research program aims to improve the lives of children with X & Y chromosome variations.

Key Responsibilities:

Entry Level:

• Clinical Research & Participant Engagement

  • Obtain consent/assent and conduct study visits with infants children and adults according to protocol including anthropometrics standardized assessments and biospecimen collection.

  • Work effectively with neurodiverse or behaviorally challenged populations in a calm compassionate manner.

  • Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratories.

  • Coordinate and manage wearable devices including distribution data downloads and diary monitoring.

  • Schedule and coordinate virtual and in-person study visits.

  • Support additional in-person visits as a backup coordinator.

• Data Management

  • File online consents and generate dashboards/reports for analysis.

• Communication & Outreach

  • Maintain and update the team website with publications team updates and announcements.

Intermediate Level:

All tasks above plus additional:

• Clinical Research & Participant Engagement

  • Conduct qualitative interviews and focus groups.

  • Recruit study participants via chart review clinical visits EPIC reports and direct outreach.

  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA GCP and institutional policies keeping regulatory systems (OnCore binders) updated.

• Data Management

  • Develop manage and maintain REDCap databases including instrument creation data entry cleaning and report generation.

  • Extract clinical data from EPIC into REDCap for genetic medical and laboratory tracking.

  • Add new variables and customize databases to meet study-specific requirements.

• Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance

  • Support reporting requirements including enrollment metrics and milestone tracking.

• Scientific Contribution & Dissemination

  • Collaborate with statisticians and research teams on data cleaning and analysis.

• Communication & Outreach

  • Respond to study-related queries in a timely and professional manner.

  • Engage with patient advocacy organizations (e.g. TSGA AXYS) to support participant-centered research.

Senior Level:

All tasks above plus additional:

• Clinical Research & Participant Engagement

  • Serve as primary study coordinator for multi-site studies including oversight of site onboarding training and regulatory compliance.

  • Prepare and submit IRB documents (new protocols amendments continuing reviews and reportable events).

  • Draft documentation for FDA or other agencies and manage delegation of duties and training records.

• Grant Support & Regulatory Compliance

  • Draft and revise study documents including protocols consent forms surveys SOPs and IRB applications.

  • Support grant proposals including drafting human subjects sections recruitment plans budgets and Just-in-Time documentation.

• Scientific Contribution & Dissemination

  • Draft and review abstracts posters and manuscripts.

  • Copyediting and ensuring compliance with submission guidelines.

  • Present research findings at local regional and national scientific conferences.

• Communication & Outreach

  • Participate in community events and advisory boards as needed.

Principal Level:

All tasks above plus additional:

• Mentorship & Supervision

  • Oversee student research assistants including onboarding training task management and feedback.

  • Assist with orientation and training of new team members.

  • Oversee and provide informal leadership to the team members including managing day-to-day priorities evaluating and redistributing workloads on a temporary basis and mentoring staff.

  • Provide input and feedback to leadership on team members overall performance performance evaluations opportunities for development and process improvement initiatives.

  • Identify training and development opportunities for new and existing team members.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

The interdisciplinary eXtraOrdinarY Kids team leads the nation in care and research for children with sex chromosome aneuploidies including Turner syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Trisomy X syndrome XYY and XXYY syndrome. The eXtraOrdinarY Kids team includes developmental-behavioral pediatrics endocrinology gynecology genetic counseling child psychology cardiology otolaryngology audiology neuropsychology speech therapy occupational therapy nursing social work research associates graduate students and other medical subspecialists. Our multifaceted clinical-translational research program has the overarching goal to improve the lives of children with X&Y chromosome variations and our work is funded by the NIH foundations and family advocacy organizations. Our vibrant team is committed to impactful clinical care and research advocacy and education.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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 Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Bachelors degree in any field.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelors degree in any field.

• One (1) year of clinical research or related experience.

Senior Level:

• Bachelors degree in any field.

• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience.

Principal Level:

• Bachelors degree in any field.

• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Masters degree in a health sciences-related field

• One (1) year of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EHR and data management systems)

• Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings

Intermediate Level:

• Masters degree in a health sciences-related field

• Two (2) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EHR and data management systems)

• Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings

Senior Level:

• Masters degree in a health sciences-related field

• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EHR and data management systems)

• Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings

Principal Level:

• Masters degree in a health sciences-related field

• Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience

• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EHR and data management systems)

• Experience in pediatric clinical care or childcare settings

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written oral and interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with participants families and interdisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion professionalism and ethical conduct in research.

• Knowledge of ethical research practices including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and federal guidelines.

• Ability to coordinate study visits biospecimen handling and logistics efficiently while working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Ability to work compassionately with individuals with neurodevelopmental differences or behavioral challenges.

• Ability to interpret and implement complex research protocols accurately.

• Ability to achieve proficiency with electronic data capture systems (e.g. REDCap OnCore) and EHR systems (e.g. EPIC).

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple studies tasks and deadlines.

• Proactive solution-oriented and able to anticipate issues to keep studies on track.

• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic multi-site research environment with a strong desire to learn grow and excel.

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Karen Regan RN ()

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 24 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Entry Level: $48446 to $61623

• Intermediate Level: $52721 to $67061

• Senior Level: $56995 to $72498

• Principal Level: $65545 to $83373

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation range 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.

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