Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior – Principal Professional)

Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior âEUR” Principal Professional)

Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior –
Principal Professional) – 40592 University Staff

Description

University of Colorado
Anschutz

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

Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior – Principal Professional)
Position #: 847468 –
Requisition #: 40592

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a
Database Specialist (Open Rank Information Technology Senior – Principal Professional). This position is a key member of the school’s
Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, 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.

The Database
Specialist will perform duties to support the center’s RedCap databases across multiple studies. Main responsibilities include complex
RedCap database architecture creation, design, and maintenance, RedCap survey design and implementation, data curation and reporting for
multiple studies, quality assurance/control, and assisting with managing the LEAD data warehouse.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Design and program RedCap database architecture.
• Monitor daily database activities and implement
  enhancements as necessary.
• Assist with staff support and training in database features and development, including troubleshooting
  database and workflow issues that arise during field data collection and ongoing study operations.
• Produce data checks and reports
  to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Curate datasets for study personnel and investigators.
• Develop clear and thorough
  documentation for work produced and study processes for transparency and replicability.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that
reports to the Senior Research Scientist.

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

Senior
Professional

• A bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science or a directly related field from an
  accredited institution
• At least 2 years of experience in REDCap database design and architecture construction of complete standalone
  databases
• At least 2 years of experience working in a research setting involving human subjects and adherence to research or
  clinical protocols
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional
    experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
  
  

Principal Professional

• A
  bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, data science or a directly related field from an accredited
  institution
• 3-5 years of experience in REDCap database design and architecture construction of complete standalone
  databases
• 3-5 years of experience working in a research setting involving human subjects and adherence to research or clinical
  protocols
  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be
    substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
  
  

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience working on large, multi-site consortium research studies and their ancillary studies,
  including collaborating with coordinating centers and centralized data analysis centers.
• Database management expertise with creating
  and maintaining SQL Server and/or MS Access, coding in SAS and/or R, and producing data documentation for these products and
  processes.
• Experience partnering with front-end study team(s) to develop, implement, and refine database-supported workflows related
  to recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and other core research activities to ensure alignment between data systems and operational
  processes.
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking

Conditions of Employment

• 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

• Demonstrated ability to design, build, maintain, and quality control complex REDCap projects,
  including developing single time point and longitudinal databases, creating forms (including repeating instruments), reporting,
  exporting/importing data, e.g. EPIC, and implementing the majority of available advanced functionality in REDCap, including alerts,
  automated survey invitations, survey queue and form display/validation rule logic, and the E-consent framework.
• Advanced
  database development, maintenance, QA/QC, and reporting skills in REDCap, and intermediate to advanced skills with relational databases,
  like MS Access and SQL server.
• Advanced abilities to perform database management tasks in SAS and/or R, and create thorough data
  documentation and standard operating procedures for research data processes.
• Excellent data stewardship skills for maintaining data
  integrity and upholding regulatory and HIPAA compliance of Protected Health Information.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
  and communicate solutions effectively to diverse audiences, and to collaborate with cross-functional teams including principal
  investigators, project managers, data analysts, and research specialists.
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills,
  with the ability to analyze complex technical and operational challenges and develop effective, scalable solutions.
• Ability to
  establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution and across cross-functional
  research teams.
• 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 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 position is filled. For
best consideration, apply by August 5, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting
target salary for this position has been established as:

• Senior Professional: $74,243 – $87,000
• Principal Professional:
  $85,380 – $96,000

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125Equal 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@cuanschutz.ed
u

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter,
Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Information Technology

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001
— Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 21652 – CSPH-LEAD GEN OPS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 21, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Megan Freije Posting Contact Email: Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00847468

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40592&lang=en

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