Administer health-related questionnaires to study
participants.
Collect blood samples from participants; process and ship blood
samples to labs for analysis.
Coordinate scheduling and logistics of in-person and remote
study visits.
Support participant engagement through outreach and
communication.
Participate in study-related travel and offsite clinic events
as needed.
Review, translate, and prepare study documents, forms, and
recruitment scripts from English to Spanish while ensuring
accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness for IRB submission
and form implementation.
This position can be offered at part-time (0.75 FTE) to full-time
(1.0 FTE) depending on candidate preference and availability. This
position reports to the Project Manager.
Work Location:
Why Join Us:
On Site – This role is expected to work onsite and is located at
the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.
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 (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.
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
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.
- One (1) year of professional level experience in a clinical or
research setting following protocols and working directly with
patients/study participants, including phlebotomy experience and/or
certification.
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking required.
Senior 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.
- Two (2) years of professional level experience in a clinical or
research setting following protocols and working directly with
patients/study participants, including phlebotomy experience and/or
certification.
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking required.
Principal 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.
- Three-five (3-5) years of professional level experience in a
clinical or research setting following protocols and working
directly with patients/study participants, including phlebotomy
experience and/or certification.
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking required.
Substitution : A combination of education and related
technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted
for a bachelor's degree at all levels on a year for year
basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- IV certification or other healthcare credentials related to
venous blood collection in a professional setting (or a willingness
to obtain IV certification) is strongly preferred for this
position.
- Experience working with children, teenagers, and young
adults.
- Working knowledge of epidemiology, environmental health, and/or
chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
- Experience in specimen processing and technical laboratory
skills.
Conditions of Employment
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for study
visits off-site or in participants' homes as needed.
- Ability to consistently work one weekend day (i.e.,
Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule).
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
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 phlebotomy skills.
- Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a
wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Knowledge of and experience with possible negative reactions to
blood collection, including fainting and nausea.
- Organizational skills to process lab results.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following
documents:
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Three to five professional references including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
should be available upon request.
Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije,
Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until
September 14,
2026.
Anticipated Salary Range:
The starting target salary for this position has been established
as:
Intermediate Level
- $51,000 - $64,000 per year
Senior Level
- $58,000 - $70,000 per year
Principal Level
- $64,000 - $80,000 per year
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.
Total Compensation Calculator:
http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
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.
As the School of Public Health located within the University of
Colorado on the Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and
sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad
range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively
lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people
with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students,
staff, faculty, and external community partners.
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@ucdenver.edu
.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz 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 .
