Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior – Principal Professional)

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/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@cuanschutz.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.