About The Role

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery Service at Colorado State University has rapidly expanded in recent years with growth in the number and complexity of procedures we offer. More than half of our procedural caseload comes from outside the state of Colorado, many of which are enrolled in clinical trials. In selecting these cases, we virtually review several hundred cases from across the US each year. Coordinating this caseload is a considerable effort and research associate with expertise in clinical research and with a strong knowledge of cardiology is needed to facilitate further growth.

Position Summary

This position will manage protocol compliance for patients who are included in a clinical study, assist in patient recruitment for clinical trials and clinical research, and provide assistance to faculty, residents, and staff during the care of such patients which may include patient receiving, collecting samples and data entry, and various study-related administrative tasks such as shipping, ordering, and updating clinical trials patient rosters. This person is also responsible for maintaining study binders for all patients enrolled into clinical trials and ensuring that they are complete. The position will also manage inquiries to the Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery Service for advanced procedures including transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve and advanced surgical procedures. This position will collect medical records and cardiac imaging for the case as well as communicate with referring cardiologists, referring veterinarians, and pet owners. These inquiries will be kept organized in a spreadsheet and the research associate will work closely with the medical team to respond in a timely fashion to the inquiries. This position is fully in-person.

Full Consideration Date

The posting will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties

Assess patient eligibility for clinical studies by evaluating inclusion and exclusion criteria, obtaining informed consent from owners, and responding to study-related questions from owners and referring veterinarians.
Maintain documentation by entering data into paper and electronic systems, maintaining patient records and databases, cataloging multidisciplinary case reviews.
Coordinate study logistics by overseeing the shipment of study-related samples to the appropriate location, ordering laboratory and study supplies as needed, and overseeing storage of study related samples and images.
Support study operations through communication with study sponsors and collaborating institutions, managing study-related resources, and adjusting patient invoices to reflect study-covered expenses.
Assemble study information packets and patient study binders, compile and maintain medical records and data capture forms, and adjust patient invoices to reflect charges covered by clinical studies.
Communication with study sponsors when additional study supplies are needed and communication with study personnel at other institutions where the study is being conducted.
Organize patient inquiries for advanced procedures such as transcatheter edge-to-edge repair of the mitral valve or open-heart surgery.
Maintain up-to-date medical records and cardiac images are collected prior to referral and kept organized and collect follow-up medical records and cardiac images post-surgery from referring cardiologist for facilitation of long-term outcome studies.

Supervision: N/A

Conditions of Employment

Physical capabilities: Long period of sitting, standing, carrying heavy items, working on a computer, exposure to cold or hot temperatures, noise and dryness.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

Minimum Education

Applicants must have at least one of the following post-baccalaureates (or equivalent) experience level.

B.A./B.S. in a related field.
3 or more years of relevant professional experience.

OR

A master’s degree with no experience.

AND

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service.
Exemplary organizational and time management skills.
Strong interests in clinical research.
Experience in data input and management.
Experience and knowledge of the use of Microsoft applications and other spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab.
Able to learn how to use advanced imaging programs and conversant with technology and the management of large volumes of medical imaging data.
Registered or licensed veterinary technician.

Salary Range

$52,015 – $73,130

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.