Open Rank Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (entry – Senior) (0.50 – 1.0 FTE)

Open Rank Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional (Entry – Senior) (0.50 – 1.0 FTE)

Join the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz as a Research Services Clinical Sciences Professional with primary roles as an interdisciplinary team member of the CU Medicine GUIDE Dementia program and a research team member involved in geriatrics health research, focusing on dementia care and caregiving. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a national initiative to improve care, coordination, and support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. This role also has opportunities to advance research and care delivery to improve patient outcomes, dementia care, and caregiving.

Day-to-day responsibilities may include direct patient care as a care navigator, coordinating study activities, assisting with participant engagement and documentation, maintaining research data, and supporting quality improvement initiatives tied to dementia care delivery. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with clinical teams, researchers, and program staff while working on meaningful projects at the intersection of clinical care and research to improve the lives of older adults and their families.

Key responsibilities include managing own caseload as the primary point of contact for dyads (person living with dementia and identified care partner), providing education and support around dementia and what to expect, screening for unmet care needs including clinical or medication issues, behavioral issues, safety risks, and psychosocial well-being, providing connections to local community services and guiding through advance care planning, consulting with and triaging complex or medical issues to the interprofessional clinical team members, conducting in-home assessments of aligned dyads in GUIDE, using own transportation to visit dyad home for evaluation of environmental function and safety, maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record, communicating effectively with persons with dementia, family care partners, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care, participating in geriatrics health research, and assisting the principal investigator in research activities and administrative tasks.

Work location is hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of # days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz offers a collaborative and mission-driven environment dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older adults. As part of an interdisciplinary team supporting the GUIDE Dementia Program, you will contribute to innovative work that is shaping new models of dementia care while partnering with clinicians, researchers, and community stakeholders who are leaders in the field of aging and dementia. This position provides the opportunity to build valuable research and program implementation experience within a nationally recognized academic medical campus. Team members benefit from a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on meaningful initiatives that directly improve care for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. If you are passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing dementia care, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

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, dental, additional insurance, retirement 401(a) plan, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, holiday days, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in any field. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in science or health related field, one to three years of clinical research or related experience, and experience with electronic data capture systems.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include 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, outstanding customer service skills, knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, and ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

For full consideration, please submit a letter of interest describing relevant job experiences, curriculum vitae / resume, and three to five professional references.

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 1, 2026. The starting hourly range for this position has been established as: Entry Level: $23.30 – $29.62, Intermediate Level: $25.35 – $32.24, Senior Level: $27.40 – $34.85. 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.

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.