The COPDGene Clinical Research team at National Jewish Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team. COPDGene is a large-scale, longitudinal, and observational research study currently in its 15-year follow-up visit with elderly participants with a history of smoking.

COPDGene has been an active research study since 2007, producing data that has led to hundreds of publications, and has changed the diagnosis and treatment of COPD and other lung diseases. Our team plays a key role in this progress, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities to develop and apply a variety of clinical research skills.

We’re looking for someone who is positive, organized, collaborative, and eager to learn. Study procedures performed by the team include:

• Conducting informed consent
• Taking vitals and demographics
• Pulmonary function testing
• Diffusion Capacity or DLco testing
• Physical assessments like 6-minute walk and sit-to-stand
• Administering questionnaires

Key responsibilities include:

• Study recruitment from our pool of existing subjects
• Scheduling and Coordinating complex study visits
• Maintaining investigator site files
• Specimen processing, shipping, and data entry and uploads
• IRB submissions and documentation

This role works closely with the COPDGene admin team, as well as the study Primary Investigators, and is a valued part of both the clinical and research communities. Prior pulmonary clinical research experience is not required.

This is an exciting time in lung health research, with new treatments on the horizon and opportunities for professional development. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is advancing personalized medicine through exceptional care, education, and research.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator position is a study coordinator with proven ability to work independently. Acts as a preceptor for Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Coordinator.

Essential Duties

1. Consistently applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA regulations, CRS Standard Operating Procedures, applicable NJH Policies and Procedures, and FDA, NIH, OHRP, ICH guidelines as applicable.
2. Independently masters study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies.
3. Independently performs study-related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies and NJH competency requirements.
4. Complies with regulatory bodies to create and maintain study records, and if applicable, dispensation and accountability of investigational product.
5. Efficiently implements and successfully executes complex research studies with high quality and appropriate enrollment.
6. Provides general guidance to new staff and study coordinators.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
3. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
4. Champion of Change: Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
5. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
6. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
7. Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
8. Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.
9. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

Less than 10%

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor's degree required.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year clinical research experience required.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: BLS required within one month of hire. CITI training required within one month of hire.

Salary Range: $25.04 - $33.11

Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.