Professional Research Assistant - RMPDS

Job Summary

Under general supervision performs various day-to-day operations of the research department. May be assigned research projects and programs to provide administrative, data processing support and entry-level project management. Develops subject matter expertise and troubleshoots in areas of expertise or assignment. Activities primarily support post-market drug-safety and surveillance, public health, and epidemiological studies. This position does not support bench research

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages data intake process:

a. Develops processes to receive and track data from various sources.

b. Manages source data records.

c. Performs quality assurance review of data to ensure completeness and accuracy.

d. Communicates with data collection sites and internal and external partners regarding data delivery and quality.

2. Performs data abstraction/extraction/coding.

3. Manages literature search process including coordinating search and retrieval efforts, updating search terms for different databases, managing citation databases.

4. Summarizes literature for internal reference purposes and for deliverables.

5. Assists in development of reports and other deliverables including:

a. Integrating tables and figures.

b. Updating text of routine reports.

c. Visual validation of deliverable data.

d. Inserting citations using citation manager.

6. Formats publications for journal submission.

7. Assists in submission of IRB, FDA, and Sponsor documents and reports.

8. Assists in developing and writing work instructions and process guideline management.

9. Assists in the development of study documents including training and reference materials.

10. Trains other staff on areas of expertise.

11. Collaborates with senior scientists on scientific abstracts, reports, and other materials.

12. Prioritizes all tasks according to daily, weekly, quarterly, or annual deadlines

13. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively. High attention to detail and ability to contribute to multiple projects effectively and independently with guidance. Ability to initiate, organize, and prioritize complex tasks. Ability to apply research methods and conduct general research. Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs in addition to other Microsoft Office products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Experience

Two years related experience, preferred.

Credentials

None required

Location
1391 Speer Blvd with some remote opportunity

Shift

Days

Work Type
Full time

Salary:

$44,000.00 - $62,900.00/yr

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About the RADARS ® System

The Researched Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS®) System is a global surveillance system that collects product- and geographically-specific data on abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription drugs and other substances, allowing for early and ongoing monitoring of newly approved drugs, as well as those already on the market. We provide expert analysis and interpretation of the data, as well as customized consulting services to meet our clients’ business and regulatory needs. The RADARS ® System is a nonprofit operation of the Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety (RMPDS), a division of Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA).