The Research Associate will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under supervision, the Research Associate conducts various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of topics related to health- and healthcare services. The Research Associate may be required to support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics and urgent outpatient settings. To be successful in this role, the candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a desire for team improvement and growth, and robust interpersonal skills. The below responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of this role and should not be construed as a holistic list. General responsibilities include subject-related activities, data collection, entry, and management, and data analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Additional duties may include assisting with literature reviews and regulatory submissions and acting as point of contact for study participants.
Essential Functions:
Conducts subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart review, collecting samples, patient navigation and scheduling, performing subject interviews, facilitating focus groups and tracking outcomes. (15%)
Maintains clear, concise, and organized records. (15%)
Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information. (15%)
Ensures eligibility while treating participants with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect. (15%)
Acts as primary point of contact for study participants. Assists with data management activities, including collection and entry, and assessment for accuracy, integrity, and intervention fidelity. (10%)
Assists in database management, analysis and reporting, and disseminating results. (5%)
Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings. (5%)
Assists with preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documentation. (5%)
Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues. (5%)
Adheres to all protocol, policy, and regulatory requirements required to conduct human subjects research, including training requirements for COMIRB and CITI. (5%)
Remains aware of ways to improve team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles. (5%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree (or two years of related experience) strongly preferred.
Work Experience:
1-3 years Research experience
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, students and participants.
Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.
Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Responsible and punctual individual.
Knowledge of the study to ensure adherence to all aspects of the study protocol.
Knowledge of protocol adherence and advanced research practices.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for study protocols.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, learn research methods, and apply general research best practices.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Salary
$52,900.00 - $74,100.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.