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Bilingual Research Specialist

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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

Bilingual Research Specialist

Position #: 811256 - Requisition #: 37994

Job Summary:

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.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Onsite

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

Qualifications:

+ 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.

+ 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:

Screening of Applications Begins:

October 27, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range:

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Bilingual Research Specialist - 37994 University Staff

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

- 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&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 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 ColoradoSPHand 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.We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Entry LevelIntermediate Level

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressQuestions should be directed to: Lucy Hall, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected])

Screening begins immediately and continues until

The starting target salary for this position has been established as:Entry Level: $50,000 - $55,000Intermediate Level: $52,721 - $64,000The 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

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 Medical 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.

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 [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.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/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&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/get\_redirect.php?id=6645591&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 13, 2025 : Oct 28, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: Lucy Hall Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00811256jeid-62e1ccca3a4b4148a3411f2847e3b56a

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.