Research Coordinator Jobs in Colorado
Research Coordinator jobs in Colorado concentrate in clinical trials, academic research, and public health, with the state's life sciences corridor and major research universities driving consistent demand from entry-level coordinators to senior clinical research associates. Denver, Aurora, and Boulder account for the largest share of openings, anchored by institutions such as UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The most in-demand specialties are oncology and cancer research, behavioral and mental health studies, and environmental or public health research. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Study Coordinator in Denver
Bring your established interventional trials research experience and join a team dedicated to providing an excellent experience to patients.
We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
- Plan the execution and monitor the completion of more intense and complex assigned clinical research protocols. Including support of other research teams and monitoring adherence to the clinical protocol and preparing reports on the data.
- Work closely with the physician principal investigator, clinical trial sponsor and internal and external study teams for study operation.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the execution of highly complex trials for the research team. Trials assigned will involve complex protocol management and assisting the data management, clinical and regulatory research teams.
- Assist with the training of new Study Coordinators and Data Coordinators
- Initiate improvements, tools, processes, and forms to enhance efficiency and quality of work within the research department
- Planning and tracking of all assigned clinical activity in the lifecycle phases of the startup, interim and close out.
- Updates clinical teams on protocol modifications and specifications including visit schedule, assessment windows, dose modifications, central and local laboratory assessments.
- Creates study specific tools for source documentation as well as checklists and clinic information documents
- Ensures study specific tools are updated with any amendment(s) or study changes.
- Participates as needed in monitor visits for each assigned trial at each monitoring visit.
- Reviews and comments on follow-up letters
- Assists with reviews of trial data for responses to queries.
- Provide required study metrics to leadership.
- Assists in physician oversight by updating on protocol issues
- Assists with sponsor and FDA audit preparation.
- Assists with reviews and responses to monitoring and auditing findings
- Participates in sponsor meetings as assigned.
- Adhere to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years research experience on interventional trials
Working Conditions
Environment
- Traditional office and clinical environment.
- The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
- Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical research environment.
Physical Requirements
- Significant amount of computer‑based work required.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply"
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Study Coordinator in Denver
Bring your established interventional trials research experience and join a team dedicated to providing an excellent experience to patients.
We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.
No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
- Plan the execution and monitor the completion of more intense and complex assigned clinical research protocols. Including support of other research teams and monitoring adherence to the clinical protocol and preparing reports on the data.
- Work closely with the physician principal investigator, clinical trial sponsor and internal and external study teams for study operation.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the execution of highly complex trials for the research team. Trials assigned will involve complex protocol management and assisting the data management, clinical and regulatory research teams.
- Assist with the training of new Study Coordinators and Data Coordinators
- Initiate improvements, tools, processes, and forms to enhance efficiency and quality of work within the research department
- Planning and tracking of all assigned clinical activity in the lifecycle phases of the startup, interim and close out.
- Updates clinical teams on protocol modifications and specifications including visit schedule, assessment windows, dose modifications, central and local laboratory assessments.
- Creates study specific tools for source documentation as well as checklists and clinic information documents
- Ensures study specific tools are updated with any amendment(s) or study changes.
- Participates as needed in monitor visits for each assigned trial at each monitoring visit.
- Reviews and comments on follow-up letters
- Assists with reviews of trial data for responses to queries.
- Provide required study metrics to leadership.
- Assists in physician oversight by updating on protocol issues
- Assists with sponsor and FDA audit preparation.
- Assists with reviews and responses to monitoring and auditing findings
- Participates in sponsor meetings as assigned.
- Adhere to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years research experience on interventional trials
Working Conditions
Environment
- Traditional office and clinical environment.
- The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
- Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical research environment.
Physical Requirements
- Significant amount of computer‑based work required.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply"
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research coordinator jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field required
- Experience with IRB submissions and human subjects research protocols preferred
- Familiarity with clinical trial management systems such as REDCap or OnCore
- CITI Program certification in human subjects research or GCP training completed
- Strong documentation skills and attention to regulatory compliance and data integrity
- Ability to coordinate across research teams, sponsor representatives, and clinical staff
Research Coordinator Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research coordinator in Colorado?
Most research coordinator roles in Colorado require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a life science, public health, nursing, or related field. Colorado does not issue a state-specific research coordinator license, but most academic medical centers and clinical research organizations expect candidates to complete CITI Program training in human subjects protections and Good Clinical Practice. Earning a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential through ACRP or SoCRA strengthens any application and is often listed as preferred at Colorado institutions.
Which companies hire research coordinators in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring research coordinators in Colorado include Medpace, University of Colorado, and Colorado Retina Associates, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of academic medical centers, federally funded research programs, and life sciences firms means openings appear across hospital systems, contract research organizations, and university-affiliated institutes throughout the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most research coordinator jobs?
The cities with the most research coordinator openings in Colorado are Denver, Aurora, and Boulder. Denver and Aurora dominate because of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the large hospital systems clustered around it, while Boulder's presence reflects its research university base and growing biotech sector that draws both academic and industry-sponsored study work.
Are there remote research coordinator jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 30% of research coordinator openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much clinical and laboratory research. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include data entry, regulatory document management, participant follow-up by phone, and sponsor communication, while site visits and sample collection require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a research coordinator in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a research assistant or clinical research assistant role at one of Colorado's large academic medical institutions, where entry-level positions are designed to train candidates without prior study coordination experience. UCHealth and Children's Hospital Colorado both post entry-level research roles that serve as a pipeline into coordinator positions. Completing CITI training before applying, volunteering on a university-based research team at CU Boulder or CSU, or transitioning from a medical assistant or patient-facing clinical role are the lateral moves that consistently open the door in Colorado.
Where can I find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to research coordinator jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings in one place. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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