"Bilingual Research Specialist"

Job Summary

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Bilingual Research Specialist (Open Rank Research Services Entry – Intermediate Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center that will support the daily operational tasks of the ECHO Microbiome Study, including scheduling and conducting study visits, coordinating and processing biospecimen collections, administering surveys, performing data entry, and carrying out quality assurance activities.

The research specialist will work as part of a collaborative research team at the LEAD Center clinic on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Please note that bilingual English and Spanish speaking is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect physical measurements and administer health-related questionnaires for study participants.
• Collect blood samples from participants; process and ship blood samples to labs for analysis.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics of study visits and program events.
• Support participant engagement through outreach and communication.
• Collect and enter data from visit forms into a secure electronic database.
• Document, organize, and synthesize data collection procedures outlined in the manual of operations.
• Participate in study-related travel and offsite clinic events as needed.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Project Manager.

Why Join Us:

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

The Colorado School of Public Health 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 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 across the lifecourse.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: 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. There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Entry Level: A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health/medical research, public health, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Bilingual English and Spanish speaking required.

Intermediate Level: A bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health/medical research, public health, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, healthcare, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. 1 year of professional level experience in a clinical research setting working directly with patients/study participants. Bilingual English and Spanish speaking required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pregnant people, infants and children.
• Working knowledge of epidemiology, environmental health, or chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
• Experience in specimen processing, technical laboratory skills, and/or phlebotomy.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for study visits in participants' homes as needed.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or overnight travel with advance notice.

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 customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume, 2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, 3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Lucy Hall, Lucy.Hall@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until October 27, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as: Entry Level: $50,000 - $55,000, Intermediate Level: $52,721 - $64,000. The above salary 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.