Clinical Sciences Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department:
Pediatrics | Section of Endocrinology

Job Title:

Clinical Sciences Professional (Open Rank)

Position #:  - Requisition #:38077

The eXtraOrdinar

Y Kids Clinic and Research Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking Clinical 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 eXtraOrdinar

Y 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.

• 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.

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, Clinical Trials.gov, 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.

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.

All tasks above, plus additional:

• Mentorship & Supervision
  • Oversee student research assistants, including onboarding, training, task management, and feedback.
  • As…