Research Specialist; Part-time

Position: Research Specialist (Part-time)

Research Specialist (Part-time)

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus, Colorado School of Public Health – Life course Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center.

Job Summary

As a Research Specialist (Research Services Entry Professional), you will be a key member of the LEAD Center, conducting study visits and supporting the laboratory and biorepository. Tasks include consenting, biospecimen collection, anthropometric measurements, questionnaire administration, data entry in REDCap and Freezer Pro, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in‑person research visits, including consenting, physical measurements, phlebotomy, and questionnaire administration
• Set up data collection kits for visits and complete data entry
• Process biospecimen, including frozen biospecimen pulls, aliquoting, and shipping
• Maintain SAS code to manage lab results dataset
• Perform data QA/QC in the Freezer Pro database
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Part‑time (0.5 FTE) position reporting to the Biorepository Operations Manager

Work Location

Onsite at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(a) retirement with 10% employer contribution, paid time off, vacation, sick days, holidays, tuition benefit, and ECO pass for public transportation. The University offers an excellent benefits package that enhances overall compensation.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Substitution:
  Combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public health research
• Experience with data entry databases, especially REDCap
• Experience in biospecimen processing techniques
• Experience conducting in‑person research visits or clinical experience
• Experience with SAS coding

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships across an institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Fosters a community valuing diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to understand and carry out activities for multiple studies
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Accurate data entry skills

How to Apply

Submit a curriculum vitae or résumé; a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position; and three to five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email.

Screening of Applications

Begins immediately and continues until January 14, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range

$25,000 – $27,500 (0.5 FTE). May be eligible for overtime compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Contact the ADA Coordinator coordinator for accommodations.

Background Check Statement

Background investigations are conducted for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable disease vaccination. Employees working in healthcare facilities or certain research areas may be required to comply with occupational health medical surveillance programs.

Contact Information

Theresa Anderson – Theresa.

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