Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The CEEP Lab is looking for a part‑time (20 hours per week) Research Coordinator to manage an NIH funded cohort study (the Menses Study) and assist with coordinating lab functions and additional research. The main cohort study will involve recruiting 250 people and following them over three menstrual cycles. We will collect samples of venous blood and menstrual blood at different time points in participants’ cycles.

The research will evaluate the utility of measuring chemical concentrations in menstrual blood as biomarkers of reproductive system level chemical burden. The Research Coordinator will mainly manage the Menses Study, but will also assist with coordinating other lab activities for day‑to‑day lab functioning and other ongoing research projects.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The CEEP Lab (Chemicals, Environment, Equity, Public Health and Periods Lab) sits at the intersection of environmental epidemiology, environmental monitoring, and women’s health. Chemicals in our environment, ranging from air pollutants like black carbon and particulate matter, pesticides in soil or water, and metals or volatile organic chemicals in tampons or other personal care products, can impact our health. The CEEP Lab explores these connections by monitoring chemicals in air, water, and products, measuring people’s exposure to these chemicals, and studying the health impacts of chemical exposure.

Our lab prioritizes research questions that address inequities, directly inform policy, or respond to community concerns. The CEEP Lab is run by Jenni Shearston, PhD, MPH, and consists of a combination of undergraduate and graduate students. The lab is mainly a “dry” lab, with some limited wet lab abilities.

• Communicating with research participants.
• Enrolling human subjects into a study.
• Doing a small amount of wet lab work (aliquoting samples, running Elisa kits).
• Budget management.
• Data analysis.
• Recruiting participants.
• Purchasing lab supplies.
• Coordinating lab meetings.
• Writing scientific documents (manuscripts, participant and public‑facing communication).
• IRB management.
• Coordinating applications to obtain research data.
• Securing approvals for study sites.
• Assisting with grant applications.

• This is a part‑time, 50% position.
• The anticipated start date is June 29, 2026, with some flexibility depending on candidate's availability.

The annual salary for this part‑time position is $35,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.

Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 year of experience working with human subjects studies as a research coordinator.
• Experience working with the R coding language.
• Experience managing others.

• Willingness to learn new skills and think creatively about subject recruitment and research questions.

• 2+ years of experience working with human subjects studies as a research coordinator.
• Intermediate to advanced R coding skills.
• 1–2 years of experience managing a small team.