Research Biorepository Specialist

Department: Research

Reports To: Executive Director of Research & Evaluation

Location: Onsite; 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Compensation: $; plus an 18% PRN differential

Final date to receive applications: This posting will remain open

Craig Hospital is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Research Biorepository Specialist to support the Research Department's biobanking and clinical research activities. This position combines hands-on laboratory responsibilities with research coordination and administrative support functions to advance studies focused on improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injury and brain injury.

Working under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Research & Evaluation and the Biorepository Director, this role supports sample procurement, processing, storage, shipment, and tracking while assisting with research projects, participant data collection, medical record abstraction, and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about research, eager to learn new skills, and thrives in a collaborative scientific environment.

• Perform procurement, processing, storage, retrieval, and shipment of human biological samples.
• Maintain biorepository databases while ensuring quality control, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with human subject research projects, including data collection and study-related procedures.
• Support laboratory activities including specimen processing, centrifugation, pipetting, sample handling, and inventory management.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and research equipment used in human physiology and clinical research studies.
• Abstract medical records and enter research data into study databases.
• Assist with participant recruitment, study visits, and protocol-driven data collection activities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and laboratory documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, research summaries, protocol documents, and study status updates.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, safety records, equipment inventories, and ordering processes.
• Coordinate with physicians, researchers, study teams, and external collaborators.
• Participate in scientific literature review and support presentations, publications, and grant-related activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum one (1) year of wet laboratory experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with scientific procedures and laboratory environments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and research integrity.

• Phlebotomy certification and/or phlebotomy experience.
• Experience handling human biological samples.
• Research Assistant or Clinical Research Coordinator experience.
• Experience supporting industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Experience working with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and human subjects research.
• Experience with in a healthcare, academic, or human research laboratory setting.

• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Eager to learn and develop new research skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic research environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable balancing laboratory, research, and administrative responsibilities.
• Passionate about advancing research that improves outcomes for individuals with neurologic injuries and disabilities.

This position offers extensive exposure to clinical and translational research, biobanking operations, laboratory techniques, and research coordination activities. Team members gain experience with:

• Human subject research
• Bio-repository management
• Phlebotomy and specimen processing
• Clinical research operations
• Research data management
• Human physiology research techniques
• Scientific writing and publication support
• Advanced laboratory procedures and equipment

Craig Hospital is internationally recognized for its specialized expertise in spinal cord injury and brain injury rehabilitation. As a Research Biorepository…