University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center

Job Title: Research Specialist (Open Rank Entry - Intermediate Professional)

Position #: 812490 - Requisition #: 33939

Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health is hiring up to three individuals as a Research Specialist. These positions are part of the school's Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will support data collection for multiple studies, including the Healthy Start Moms Study, Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome Study (DPPOS), and ENRICH. These studies include a mix of clinical trials, observational longitudinal cohort studies, and pilot studies on topics associated with maternal health, environmental exposures, obesity, Alzheimer's/dementia, and diabetes.

Research Specialists will be trained and certified in data collection procedures for several research protocols to complete clinic visits with study participants. Visit procedures will include obtaining informed consent, blood collection, anthropometric measurements, physical assessments, neurocognitive assessments, administration of questionnaires, medical record abstraction, and data entry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform informed consent process/ensure that process has occurred, is properly documented, and filed as required.
• Collect biospecimens via venipuncture, urine biospecimens, and physical measurements for study participants.
• Administer health-related questionnaires to study participants; conduct cognitive and physical assessments according to study protocols.
• Coordinate recruitment of participants and logistics of study visits and program events.
• Enter data from visit forms into a secure electronic database; document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures as outlined in the manual of operations.
• Ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment for studies are in stock and in working order; attend study meetings and trainings as required.
• These positions will range from part-time (0.5 FTE) to full-time (1.0 FTE) depending on project needs and candidate availability. Each position reports to the Project Manager of the study they are primarily working on.

Work Location:

Onsite - This role is expected to work onsite and is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus 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: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/

The LEAD Center represents a collaboration between the ColoradoSPH 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, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in education and employment, by recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding and encourage applications from diverse racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence. As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.

Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Entry Professional:

• A bachelor's in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Professional:

• A bachelor's in public health, public administration, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

One (1) year of professional level experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of epidemiology, environmental health, or chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
• Experience working with pregnant people, infants, and children OR geriatric populations.
• Experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, EMR or HER, and data management systems).
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking.

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.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2024. Those who do not apply by that date will not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as:

• Entry Professional: $50,000 - $55,000 (1.0 FTE)

• Intermediate Professional: $54,000 - $64,000 (1.0 FTE)

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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.