Database Specialist

Database Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine

Responsible for design, development, testing, and maintenance of REDCap databases supporting multicenter clinical trials. Provides training, quality improvement support, and acts as subject matter expert in REDCap data management.

• Coordinate project start‑up activities and participate in project meetings relevant to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of data management systems.
• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatics analyses.
• Independently design and implement data collection instruments and workflows in REDCap, including randomization modules, longitudinal project setup, and role‑based data access controls.
• Perform thorough functional testing before database deployment.
• Maintain the database and provide administrative services for the life of the project.
• Assist team leads, supervisors, and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide training for study personnel on data collection, cleaning, and analysis.
• Assist with developing protocol‑specific systems and documents, including process flows, training manuals, and manuals of procedures.
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and share results with leadership.
• Act as a subject matter expert and authority in the area of REDCap data management system.

Hybrid (2‑3 days per week on campus as needed).

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of REDCap development experience.

• Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields.
• Four (4) years of REDCap development experience.

• Expert knowledge of database principles relevant in medical research.
• Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches.
• Expert level knowledge of REDCap and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary.
• Familiarity with statistical 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.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.

Screening of Applications Begins: 6/30/2025

Anticipated Pay Range: $70,492 to $89,666

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.