Research Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Research Specialist
Position #: 814996 - Requisition #: 39049

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Research Specialist (Open Rank Research Services Entry - Intermediate Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will work to implement the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Study protocols.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operational tasks, such as scheduling and conducting in-person and remote study visits; coordinating, obtaining, and processing biospecimen collections; administering surveys; performing data entry; and carrying out quality assurance activities.

The Research Specialist will also assist with preparing and mailing biospecimen collections to designated laboratories and coordinating participant travel when needed to support study visit attendance. Strict compliance with IRB rules, regulations, and guidance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collect blood samples and physical measurements including weight, height, and other diet and physical activity measures.

* Administer health-related questionnaires to study participants.

* Collect and enter data from visit forms into a secure electronic database.

* Coordinate scheduling and logistics of study visits and program events.

* Support participant engagement through outreach and communication.

* Participate in study-related travel and offsite clinic events as needed.

* Document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures outlined in the manual of operations.

* Quality assurance activities including resolution of data edits.

* Assemble and mail out data & biospecimen collection kits to study participants.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the ECHO Study Project Manager.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Onsite - This role is expected to work onsite and is located at the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center represents a collaboration at University of Colorado Anschutz between the Colorado School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. The LEAD Center is a multidisciplinary research center that investigates and seeks to understand the developmental origins of health and disease, particularly obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the complex interplay of environmental exposures, genetic and epigenetic processes in critical developmental periods across the lifecourse.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Entry Level

* A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health/medical research, public health, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

Intermediate Level

* A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health/medical research, public health, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

* 1 year of professional level experience in a clinical research setting working directly with patients/study participants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pregnant women, infants and children.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, environmental health, or chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
• EMT or phlebotomy certification
• Technical laboratory skills and experience in biospecimen processing
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Interest in learning phleobotomy and specimen processing.

* 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.

* Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Conditions of Employment

* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and car insurance as required by CO state law for study visits in participants' homes as needed.

* Must be available to work either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule and occasional evenings to cover research visits.

* Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

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

Questions should be directed to: Caylor Schuldt, Caylor.Schuldt@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until March 4, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as:

Entry Professional: $48,446-$61,623

Intermediate Professional: $52,721-$67,061

The above salary 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

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 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.