Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Research Specialist. This position is a key member of the school’s Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will support data collection for the Exploring Perinatal Outcomes in Children Phase 3 (EPOCH III) study. This position may be cross trained on multiple LEAD studies, including the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome Study (DPPOS). These studies include a mix of clinical trials, observational longitudinal cohort studies, and pilot studies on topics associated with obesity, Alzheimer’s/dementia, diabetes prevention, and evaluations of the long-term effects of prenatal overnutrition due to exposure to gestational diabetes and/or excessive weight gain in pregnancy.

The individual in this position will be trained and certified in data collection procedures for the research protocol to collect clinic visits with study participants. Visit procedures will include obtaining informed consent, blood and other biosample collection, anthropometric measurements, administration of questionnaires, and data entry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule study participants for data collection visits.
• Collect data according to the research protocol at clinic visits.
• Collect biospecimen via venipuncture and follow biospecimen processing protocols.
• Document study procedures in a progress note.
• Enter data into a database and reconcile data discrepancies.
• Communicate test results to study participants.
• Complete training and certification in study procedures.
• Record serious adverse events.

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position and reports to the Project Manager.

Work Location:

On-site: This role is expected to work on site on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

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 region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to reach underserved populations, 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. To learn more about the School, please visit:

The LEAD Center represents a collaboration 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 in across the lifecourse.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit:

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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a research or clinical setting working with human subjects/patients.
• Experience following a research or clinical protocol.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Experience using REDCap databases.

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.
• Ability to be respectful and mindful to work effectively with diverse participant populations.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work independently.
• Consistent professional demeanor including reliability, integrity, patience, flexibility, and desire to work collaboratively

How to Apply:

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

Questions should be directed to: Thomas.Nilan@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted for 5 days. Those who do not apply by May 6, 2024 from posting will not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $25,000 - $27,500 (0.5FTE).

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.

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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@cuanschutz.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.