Research Specialist (Open Rank Entry Intermediate Professional)
University of Colorado
Research Specialist (Open Rank Entry – Intermediate Professional) – 35189 University Staff
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorado School of Public Health | Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center
Research Specialist (Open Rank Entry – Intermediate Professional)
Position #: 812490 – Requisition #: 35189
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead data collection efforts at in-person visits (survey collection, physical measurements, retinal photography, cardiac dysfunction testing).
Complete REDCap data entry.
Coordinate recruitment of participants and logistics of study visits and program events.
Participate in occasional study-related travel to collect data at offsite clinics/at-home visits.
Perform informed consent process/ensure that process has occurred, is properly documented, and filed as required.
Follow proper biospecimen and blood processing protocols.
Document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures as outlined in the manual of operations.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Research Specialist (Open Rank Entry – Intermediate Professional)
Position #: 812490 – Requisition #: 35189
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead data collection efforts at in-person visits (survey collection, physical measurements, retinal photography, cardiac dysfunction testing).
Complete REDCap data entry.
Coordinate recruitment of participants and logistics of study visits and program events.
Participate in occasional study-related travel to collect data at offsite clinics/at-home visits.
Perform informed consent process/ensure that process has occurred, is properly documented, and filed as required.
Follow proper biospecimen and blood processing protocols.
Document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures as outlined in the manual of operations.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead data collection efforts at in-person visits (survey collection, physical measurements, retinal photography, cardiac dysfunction testing).
Complete REDCap data entry.
Coordinate recruitment of participants and logistics of study visits and program events.
Participate in occasional study-related travel to collect data at offsite clinics/at-home visits.
Perform informed consent process/ensure that process has occurred, is properly documented, and filed as required.
Follow proper biospecimen and blood processing protocols.
Document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures as outlined in the manual of operations.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Diversity and Equity:
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Entry Professional
A bachelors degree 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 bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
Intermediate Professional
A bachelors degree 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 bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
One (1) year of professional level experience in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in phlebotomy and blood processing
Experience with medical record charting
Experience working with individuals with diabetes
Experience collecting research data
Experience with REDCap database software
Bilingual ability to communicate and translate materials for Spanish speakers
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.
Demonstrated commitment to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to implement and closely follow research protocols.
Ability to communicate clearly the study procedures to parents and children
Ability to understand complex medical terminology, particularly related to diabetes.
Knowledge of type 1 and 2 diabetes signs, symptoms, management and related health complications, particularly in children and adolescents.
Knowledge of and experience with possible negative reactions to blood collection including fainting and nausea.
Data collection skills, including survey administration and collection of physical measurements.
Organizational skills to process lab results.
Conditions of Employment
Valid drivers license and ability to drive a rental car in order to complete occasional remote research visits.
Ability to follow a work schedule that will include either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3:30pm.
How to Apply:
Minimum Requirements
Entry Professional
A bachelors degree 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 bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
Intermediate Professional
A bachelors degree 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 bachelors degree on a year for year basis.
One (1) year of professional level experience in a research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in phlebotomy and blood processing
Experience with medical record charting
Experience working with individuals with diabetes
Experience collecting research data
Experience with REDCap database software
Bilingual ability to communicate and translate materials for Spanish speakers
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.
Demonstrated commitment to advance diversity and inclusion.
Ability to implement and closely follow research protocols.
Ability to communicate clearly the study procedures to parents and children
Ability to understand complex medical terminology, particularly related to diabetes.
Knowledge of type 1 and 2 diabetes signs, symptoms, management and related health complications, particularly in children and adolescents.
Knowledge of and experience with possible negative reactions to blood collection including fainting and nausea.
Data collection skills, including survey administration and collection of physical measurements.
Organizational skills to process lab results.
Conditions of Employment
Valid drivers license and ability to drive a rental car in order to complete occasional remote research visits.
Ability to follow a work schedule that will include either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3:30pm.
How to Apply:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Anticipated Salary Range:
Entry Professional
Intermediate Professional
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
Job Category
Primary Location
Schedule
Posting Date
Unposting Date
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
Join the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) as a Research Specialist. This position is part of the schools Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will support the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Cardiovascular Study (SEARCH CVD). The SEARCH CVD study is a multi-site, national project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The projects main aim is to understand and quantify the impact of racial/ethnic disparities on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and early CVD outcomes among young adults with youth-onset type 1 diabetes. The Research Specialist will be trained to lead data collection efforts at in-person visits, including collection of surveys, physical measures, retinal photography, and cardiac dysfunction testing. The individual in this position will conduct occasional off-site visits and support other projects as needed. This a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and reports to the Clinical Research Nurse.
Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=
Join the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) as a Research Specialist. This position is part of the schools Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will support the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Cardiovascular Study (SEARCH CVD). The SEARCH CVD study is a multi-site, national project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The projects main aim is to understand and quantify the impact of racial/ethnic disparities on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and early CVD outcomes among young adults with youth-onset type 1 diabetes. The Research Specialist will be trained to lead data collection efforts at in-person visits, including collection of surveys, physical measures, retinal photography, and cardiac dysfunction testing. The individual in this position will conduct occasional off-site visits and support other projects as needed. This a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and reports to the Clinical Research Nurse.
Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=812490 – Requisition #: 35189
Join the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) as a Research Specialist. This position is part of the schools Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will support the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Cardiovascular Study (SEARCH CVD). The SEARCH CVD study is a multi-site, national project funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The projects main aim is to understand and quantify the impact of racial/ethnic disparities on the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and early CVD outcomes among young adults with youth-onset type 1 diabetes. The Research Specialist will be trained to lead data collection efforts at in-person visits, including collection of surveys, physical measures, retinal photography, and cardiac dysfunction testing. The individual in this position will conduct occasional off-site visits and support other projects as needed. This a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and reports to the Clinical Research Nurse.
Onsite – This role is expected to work onsite and is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO. The Colorado School of Public Health (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/) (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 regions health and wellbeing. The schools 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. 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. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
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 (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence) to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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: Megan Freije, https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=
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: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu)
Screening begins immediately and continues until October 28, 2024.
The starting target salary for this position has been established as: : $50,000 – $55,000 (1.0 FTE) : $51,956 – $64,000 (1.0 FTE) The above salary represents the Universitys 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/15312 (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
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 (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) .
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.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Research Services : Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 21652 – CSPH-LEAD GEN OPS : Full-time : Oct 14, 2024 : Oct 29, 2024, 12:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Megan Freije Posting Contact Email: Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5725024&targetURL=Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00812490jeid-21ae295f424fd448b98f7662d97d3ebe
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Date Posted: November 15, 2024
- Location: Aurora, CO
