Research Services Senior Professional

Research Services Senior Professional

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a Senior Research Services Professional to provide research coordination for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Learning Health System. This position will provide critical support and work closely with the Learning Health System Program Manager, research faculty, clinicians, and the LHS team to contribute to learning cycle design, define project scope, develop evaluation plans, analyze results, and contribute to dissemination products such as posters, presentations, and papers.

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Learning Health System within the Department of Psychiatry (LHS) provides quality improvement and pilot research services for the Pediatric Mental Health Institute of Children's Hospital Colorado. The LHS team conducts rapid cycle pragmatic improvement studies with scientific rigor in Children's Hospital Colorado mental health settings on a variety of topics, such as youth suicide prevention and other mental health issues.

Key responsibilities include coordinating and managing quality improvement and research projects, serving as a primary coordinator on multiple studies while supporting day-to-day operations, study initiation, and close-out activities. Ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity by maintaining study documentation, mastering protocols and consent materials, building and managing REDCap databases, and adhering to university and regulatory requirements. Lead participant recruitment and data collection efforts, including screening for eligibility, conducting informed consent, administering study procedures, scheduling participants, and performing chart reviews and interviews. Develop and support research outputs, contributing to literature reviews, abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, and the creation of data visualizations and other academic materials. Support operational efficiency and team development by identifying workflow improvements, maintaining tracking and reporting systems, assisting with productivity metrics, and training or mentoring junior team members. Provide administrative and communication support, including preparing recruitment materials (English and Spanish), coordinating meetings and events, managing supplies, and contributing to progress and status reports.

Work location: Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, additional insurance, retirement, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, holiday days, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass for reduced rate RTD bus and light rail service.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field. Two (2) years clinical research, program evaluation, or related experience. A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree/professional experience on a year for year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred qualifications: Experience working on research studies involving human participants. Bilingual in both English and Spanish – written and oral proficiency preferred. Study administration experience including submission history in COMIRB. Experience with managing clinical studies and protocol/subject related procedures. Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems). Experience conducting program evaluations and summarizing results. Experience collaborating with children, teens, young adults, and families.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Demonstrated ability to enter data via REDCap instruments and surveys in a research setting. Intermediate statistical software knowledge (Excel, SPSS, etc). Demonstrated ability to perform participant-facing activities. Basic knowledge of learning health systems frameworks and methodologies. Intermediate proficiency conducting qualitative data analysis and using qualitative analysis software such as NVivo. Excellent communication skills. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in working with new and junior researchers throughout the upstart process; this includes teaching skills to others who may be working in the role of investigator for the first time, which can require encouragement and reassurance. Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy and tact, as well as ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment requiring monitoring and administration of numerous active research projects. Outstanding customer service skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, and time/project management. Demonstrated experience thinking independently, problem solving, resolving issues proactively, and managing priorities. Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals including basic science researchers, clinical faculty, administrators, and others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn new skills, synthesize and apply knowledge from different disciplines. High level computer skills including expertise in various Microsoft Office products, use of electronic forms, and knowledge of database searches. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical assessments and reports, and to communicate professionally and effectively. Basic proficiency in R. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification.

Terms of employment: 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.

How to apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): a letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, curriculum vitae/resume, and three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to Lauren Drake at lauren.drake@cuanschutz.edu. Screening begins immediately and continues until May 20, 2026. Anticipated pay range: $58,705-$78,665.