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Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine – Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension

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

Position #: 00849783 – Requisition #: 40257

Job Summary:

Our office conducts clinical trials with patients who have chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, glomerular disease, and/or hypertension. Many of our trials assess novel therapies in these populations.

This position will serve as the coordinator for an ongoing interventional trial assessing the impact of intramuscular muscle strength training (IMST) on systolic blood pressure in adults with chronic kidney disease. This position will provide support to other trials in our office as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting study participants to various clinical trials.
• Performing participant assessments.
• Maintaining regulatory documents.
• Managing study data.
• Processing participant specimens.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

This position offers the opportunity to conduct clinical research participant visits with the potential to impact standard of care practices. There are options to learn various technical skills depending on the candidate’s interest and the current needs of the research. Various trials in our office involve assessment of patient vascular function to evaluate the impact of a given intervention on CKD-related cardiovascular dysfunction and kidney disease progression.

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% 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:

Entry Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• One (1) year of clinical research or related experience.

Senior Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Two (2) years clinical research or related experience.
• 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.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

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
• 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:

Immediately and continues until 6/22/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Entry Level: $49,899 – $58,382

Intermediate Level: $54,302 – $63,534

Senior Level: $58,705 – $68,685

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Research Services

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20224 - SOM-MED-REN GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jun 17, 2026

Unposting Date: Jun 23, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

Posting Contact Name: Betsy Pike

Posting Contact Email: betsy.pike@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00849783