Research Specialist
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorado School of Public Health Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center
Research Specialist
Position #: 837360 Requisition #: 37310
Job Summary:
Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a part-time Research Specialist (Research Services Entry Professional). This position is a key member of the schools Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will be responsible for study participant recruitment and data collection for one or more LEAD Center studies.
This position requires an individual with an interest in public health research in child and adolescent populations as well as data collection skills (i.e. interviewing study participants administering questionnaires) the ability to be self-directed strong attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Collect physical measurements of study participants including weight height and other diet and physical activity measures.
Administer health-related questionnaires to study participants.
Process and ship blood samples to labs for analysis.
Collect and enter data from visit forms in REDCap.
Document organize and synthesize data collection procedures in the manual of operations.
Coordinate scheduling and logistics of study visits and program events.
Participate in study-related travel and offsite clinic events as needed.
This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position that reports directly to the Project Manager.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Onsite This role is expected to work onsite and is located on the CU Anschutz Medical 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 Medical 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 regions health and wellbeing. The schools 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 LEAD Centeris a groundbreaking 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. LEAD scientists work with data from multiple human cohort studies housed within the Center (Healthy Start Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes ECHO Exploring Perinatal Outcomes among Children EPOCH SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young Adults DiCAYA and Discovery of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth DISCOVERY).
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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:
- A bachelors degree in public health public administration social/behavioral sciences physical sciences healthcare or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with specialized data collection systems like the BOD POD and REDCap database system.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Knowledge of health or nutrition practices and chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation to allow for occasional off-site study visits.
- Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or overnight travel with advance notice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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.
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
2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until July 21 2025.
Anticipated Salary Range:
The starting target salary for this position has been established as $50000 - $55000.
The above salary represents the Universitys 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: Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.
As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical 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 schools 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 .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Denver 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 othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
