University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Research Services Professional (Intermediate/Senior)
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science
Job Title: Research Services Professional (Intermediate/Senior) Position #: 00798619 – Requisition #: 38017
Job Summary This position is located in the Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and will work on clinical research projects located in the Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions (CPPCD), under the supervision of Daniel D. Matlock, MD, MPH and Kate Noonan, MSW.
Responsibilities for the position include support in the administration, implementation, and reporting of patient-oriented investigations conducted to help improve medical decision making. Activities will include recruiting and interview patients, gathering data, developing data reports, editing manuscripts, and coordinating logistics for studies related to medical decision‑making. The RSP will work in varied capacities to provide support for existing and future research projects of the CPPCD. This work often requires collaboration with various study sites, research team members, interaction with patients and their families, communication with doctors and nurses, and coordination with the study team.
The ideal candidate will have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and strong interpersonal skills needed to work with key partners in the community and at participating practices.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with team to develop, test, and implement decision‑making tools.
Assist in conducting key informant interviews and coding and analysis of qualitative data.
Compile and disseminate documents, including visual presentations (e.g., posters for conferences) related to the research projects.
Perform literature searches and manuscript coordination, editing, and submission.
Work Location Hybrid – eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.
Why Join Us ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3‑T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus’s diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education.
ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, and other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient‑Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, and methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice‑Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.
Benefits We offer exceptional benefits, including generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The University of Colorado provides 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: 10/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 and programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any field; one year clinical research or related experience; education and related technical/paraprofessional experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a yearly basis.
Intermediate Preferred: Master’s degree in science or health‑related field; two years clinical research or related experience; previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis; experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems).
Senior Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any field; two years clinical research or related experience; education and related technical/paraprofessional experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a yearly basis.
Senior Preferred: Master’s degree in science or health‑related field; three years clinical research or related experience; previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis; experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems).
Competencies: Knowledge 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; commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion; knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology; ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
How to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile if appropriate), and email address.
Questions should be directed to: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/31/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range
Intermediate: $52,721 – $67,061
Senior: $56,995 – $72,498
The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate 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.
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.
Employment Information Full‑time, Hybrid, Research Services. Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus (or Denver) – 21628 – SOM-COHO CTR GENERALOPERATIONS. Position Number: 00798619. Posting Contact: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu. Posting Date: Oct 14, 2025.
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Job Title: Research Services Professional (Intermediate/Senior) Position #: 00798619 – Requisition #: 38017
Job Summary This position is located in the Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) and will work on clinical research projects located in the Colorado Program for Patient Centered Decisions (CPPCD), under the supervision of Daniel D. Matlock, MD, MPH and Kate Noonan, MSW.
Responsibilities for the position include support in the administration, implementation, and reporting of patient-oriented investigations conducted to help improve medical decision making. Activities will include recruiting and interview patients, gathering data, developing data reports, editing manuscripts, and coordinating logistics for studies related to medical decision‑making. The RSP will work in varied capacities to provide support for existing and future research projects of the CPPCD. This work often requires collaboration with various study sites, research team members, interaction with patients and their families, communication with doctors and nurses, and coordination with the study team.
The ideal candidate will have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and strong interpersonal skills needed to work with key partners in the community and at participating practices.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with team to develop, test, and implement decision‑making tools.
Assist in conducting key informant interviews and coding and analysis of qualitative data.
Compile and disseminate documents, including visual presentations (e.g., posters for conferences) related to the research projects.
Perform literature searches and manuscript coordination, editing, and submission.
Work Location Hybrid – eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.
Why Join Us ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3‑T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado Research Institute. ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus’s diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education.
ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, and other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies. ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient‑Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, and methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice‑Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.
Benefits We offer exceptional benefits, including generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The University of Colorado provides 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: 10/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 and programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any field; one year clinical research or related experience; education and related technical/paraprofessional experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a yearly basis.
Intermediate Preferred: Master’s degree in science or health‑related field; two years clinical research or related experience; previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis; experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems).
Senior Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in any field; two years clinical research or related experience; education and related technical/paraprofessional experience can substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a yearly basis.
Senior Preferred: Master’s degree in science or health‑related field; three years clinical research or related experience; previous experience in research/evaluation project management, qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and analysis; experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., EMR or EHR and data management systems).
Competencies: Knowledge 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; commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion; knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology; ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
How to Apply For full consideration, please submit the following:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile if appropriate), and email address.
Questions should be directed to: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 10/31/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range
Intermediate: $52,721 – $67,061
Senior: $56,995 – $72,498
The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate 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.
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.
Employment Information Full‑time, Hybrid, Research Services. Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus (or Denver) – 21628 – SOM-COHO CTR GENERALOPERATIONS. Position Number: 00798619. Posting Contact: Kate Noonan, kate.noonan@cuanschutz.edu. Posting Date: Oct 14, 2025.
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