Clinical Research Coordinator (Open Rank, Entry or Intermediate)

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the prospective collection and management of biospecimens for an IRB-approved biobank within the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Day-to-day work includes consenting patients in outpatient clinic and pre-operative settings prior to endoscopy procedures coordinating research activities with clinical teams and ensuring participants are appropriately enrolled and documented. The coordinator routinely interfaces with physicians nurses and endoscopy staff to facilitate study workflows and ensure protocol requirements are met.

During endoscopy procedures the coordinator is present in procedure rooms to collect gastrointestinal biopsy specimens in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including accurate labeling handling and timely transfer for downstream processing. This position is also responsible for performing blood collection workflows including PBMC isolation plasma processing cryopreservation and specimen addition this role plays a key role in processing freezing quality control and shipment of biospecimens. The coordinator prepares samples for internal use and external shipment ensures cold-chain integrity and maintains accurate documentation across clinical laboratory and data systems. Work occurs across clinic procedure suite and laboratory environments and requires independent judgment attention to detail and strict adherence to regulatory institutional and biosafety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Research Coordination & Patient Consent including enrolling patients in outpatient and pre-operative settings ensuring alignment with all regulations and protocol and maintaining data and inventory.

• Specimen Collection and Documentation Process all specimens according to protocols and SOM timelines performing blood processing workflows and specimen storage and all related compensation needs.

• Quality Control and Shipping and program Support Preparing and coordinating quality control shipments to external laboratories generating manifests and ensuring compliance with all related regulations.

• Additional duties including but not limited to cross coverage required trainings special projects and ad hoc duties to support clinical research and biobank operations.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorados Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine located at the Anschutz Medical Campus is an internationally renowned program that provides comprehensive resources for the diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract pancreas and liver. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has faculty and staff making contributions to research clinical trials and nationally recognized patient care.

Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is one of the top ranked in the United States and our clinical partner the University of Colorado Hospital is in the top hospitals nationwide as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is rapidly growing with clinical practices throughout the state of Colorado and more than 80 researchers physicians and staff all working toward its vision to prevent and treat disease while being a global model for patient care delivery interdisciplinary research and training.

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: 15/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.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelors degree in any field.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year for year basis.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science or health related field.

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

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

• Experience handling human biospecimens (e.g. tissue and blood) and/or biobanking workflows.

• Familiarity with laboratory processing (e.g. PBMC isolation cryopreservation FFPE).

• Experience working with SOPs data systems (e.g. REDCap LIMS) and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations human subjects research requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Demonstrated professionalism in participant-facing and team-based settings.

• Knowledge of basic human anatomy physiology and medical terminology relevant to clinical research.

• Ability to interpret and apply complex research protocol information.

• Attention to detail.

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 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: GI Human Resources

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by February 23^rd 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

• Entry Level: $48446 $61623

• Intermediate Level: $52721 $67061

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe 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 .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 othervaccine 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.