Research Specialist (Part-time)

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

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

Job Title : Research Specialist (Part-time)

Position # : 00844247

Requisition # : 38666

Job Summary :

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Research Specialist (Research Services Entry Professional). This position is a key member of the school’s Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will conduct study visits and support the center’s laboratory and biorepository.

In-person research visits will include consenting, biospecimen collection, anthropomorphic measurements, and questionnaire administration. The Research Specialist will be expected to handle sensitive participant data in a HIPAA compliant manner, and well as perform accurate data entry in REDCap and FreezerPro databases.

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 a lab results dataset
• Perform data QA / QC in the FreezerPro database
• Regulatory compliance
• This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position that reports to the Biorepository Operations Manager.

Work Location

Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive environment, collaborative culture, and access to cutting-edge research opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

Questions should be directed to : Theresa Anderson, Theresa.M.Anderson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until January 14, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $25,000 - $27,500 (0.5 FTE).

Equal Opportunity Statement : CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 Denver | 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.

Vaccination Statement : CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

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