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Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Senior – Principal)

Aurora, COOnsiteFull TimeSenior$58,705–$79,874 /yrPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

  • GCP
  • federal regulations
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • clinical trials
  • interventional trials
  • observational trials
  • regulatory procedures
  • regulatory processes
  • human anatomy
  • physiology

Nice to have

  • electronic data capture systems
  • EMR
  • EHR
  • data management systems

Role summary

The Renal Division at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Senior – Principal) to join its robust clinical trials program. This role involves administrative and clinical operations for kidney disease interventional and observational trials. Responsibilities include process creation, quality improvement, serving as a Primary Coordinator, recruiting and managing study participants, collecting data, following regulatory procedures, and training junior team members. Principal level duties include identifying training opportunities and acting as a Subject Matter Expert in onboarding and regulatory processes.

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Job Title: Open Rank Clinical Research Coordinator (Senior – Principal)

Position #: 00854576 – Requisition #: 41729

Job Summary:

The Renal Division has a robust clinical trials program with its own dedicated space for administrative and clinical operations. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in a variety of kidney disease interventional and observational trials as well as involvement in training and administrative events for the Renal Research Office in general.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives

  • Act independently as a Primary Coordinator on multiple trials/studies and be willing to act as a research coordinator float when needed

  • Recruit, consent, and schedule study participants in addition to carrying out participant visits, collecting data, and following regulatory procedures.

  • Assist and train junior team members

  • Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Principal Level:

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

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert and authority in the area(s) of onboarding and/or regulatory processes

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Our dedicated research office faculty and staff make for a vibrant, supportive, and collaborative group to work with. Additionally, if you are someone who strives to grow and learn, you would be a proud part of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare.

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%25 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:

Senior Level:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field.

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

Principal Level:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field.

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

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field.

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

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

Conditions of Employment:

  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

  • 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.

  • Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

  • Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

  • Expert level knowledge of onboarding and/or regulatory processes.

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: Betsy Pike, Renal Division Human Resources, betsy.pike@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Conditions of Employment:

Immediately and continues until (11/18/2026).

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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

  • Senior Level: $58,705 – $70,673

  • Principal Level: $67,511 – $79,874

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.

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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 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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

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 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.

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