Research Fellow

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Research Fellow to join our team!

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Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Orthopedics

Job Summary

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.