Qualitative Analyst - Research Services Professional Intermediate/Senior

Job Summary:

The Adult and Child Center for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS) has an opening for a full-time Research Services Intermediate/Senior Clinical Science Professional who has experience with qualitative research methods. ACCORDS has a portfolio of research studies focused on health services research or implementation science that engage diverse patient populations, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders. This position will work on practice- and community-based research projects and will provide research support by assisting with qualitative data collection, coding, tool development, regulatory needs, analysis, and reporting. The position may also involve assisting with general project needs, such as staffing, budget management, and other duties as determined by study Principal Investigators. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in qualitative research data collection, coding and analysis, working on teams, and experience with developing and submitting institutional review board protocols for pragmatic trials or health services research studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead/manage tasks for qualitative data collection for basic methods (interviews and focus groups), such as recruitment, participant consenting and payment under frequent guidance of PI and Qualitative Methodologist
• Develop and maintain Institutional Review Board applications, amendments, and continuing review documents for qualitative aims on study projects
• Develop and maintain qualitative datasets, including entering, tracking, cleaning and preparing transcripts for analyses
• Support qualitative analysis including query summary planning, compiling query summaries/matrix summaries, under significant guidance of the PI and Qualitative Methodologist
• May assist Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Core with developing or develop protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• May assist Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Core with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of #2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

ACCORDS is a research center supporting the advancement of health services research and T3-T4 translational research jointly funded by the School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado Research Institute.ACCORDS serves as the focal point for health care professionals, researchers, and analysts from across the Anschutz Medical Campus to foster multidisciplinary collaborations that bring together our campus' diverse skills and talents to pursue health services research and education.In addition, ACCORDS cultivates strong research and educational collaborations with external partners including the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, UCHealth, as well as other health care delivery systems, community organizations, and state and local government agencies.ACCORDS has programs in Dissemination and Implementation Science, Patient-Centered Decision Making, Education, Community Engagement and Outreach, as well as methodological cores in Qualitative and Mixed Methods, Economic Analysis, Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs), Biostatistics for Health Services Research, and Mobile Health & Informatics.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate:

• One (1) years of experience in data collection, coding, team-based coding and codebook development, and basic analysis of qualitative data using rigorous methods.

Senior:

• Two (2) years of extensive experience with data collection, coding, leading team-based coding and codebook development, and analyzing qualitative data using rigorous methods. Experience with data management software, including project administration, with software programs, such as ATLAS.ti

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Intermediate Professional:

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Three (3) years of qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience using rigorous methods, which includes clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project coordination, qualitative data collection and coding
• Proficiency with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti
• Experience in public health or health services research
• Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
• Experience with reference management software
• Experience with budget management
• Previous employment in a university environment
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and oral

Senior Professional:

• Master's degree in science or health related field
• Five (5) years of qualitative data collection, coding, and analysis experience using rigorous methods, which includes clinical research or related experience
• Previous experience in research/evaluation project coordination, developing qualitative data collection instruments, codebook development, coding, and summarizing of qualitative data
• Expertise with qualitative data management software, such as ATLAS.ti
• Experience with co-moderating or moderating focus groups
• Experience in public health or health services research
• Experience submitting protocols to an institutional review board (IRB)
• Experience as a project manager and with budget management
• Experience with reference management software
• Previous employment in a university environment
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and oral

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with recruitment and enrollment of research participants
• Comfortable working with patients, caregivers/family members, providers, and community stakeholders
• Experience/Proficiency with qualitative research data collection, including leading focus groups and conducting interviews
• Proficiency co-developing qualitative data collection instruments
• Proficiency in coding and experience in leading codebook development
• Experience co-developing/developing analytic plan, leading query/matrix summaries, and involvement in additional analyses including thematic content analysis
• Experience running reports/queries
• Strong knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply qualitative analytical approaches, including query and matrix summaries
• Experience summarizing and communicating study findings
• Demonstrated competency/proficiency in one or more data management programs (e.g., ATLAS.ti, NVivo, Maxqda,) and willingness to learn new data management software as necessary
• Familiarity/Experience with qualitative analytical concepts and methods
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting project deadlines and maintaining rigorous and detailed work
• Experience/Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Team-oriented, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Experience/Proficiency with project management skills to support qualitative work such as managing gift card programs, transcription services, and agenda setting
• Advanced knowledge of basic qualitative methods in medical research
• Experience with variety of qualitative analytical concepts and methods

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Steve Lockhart, steven.lockhart@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 15, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE

Intermediate: $55,352 - $70,407

Senior: $59,840 - $76,116

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.