Database Specialist (Open Rank Senior - Principal Professional)

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 Information Technology Senior - Principal Professional) Position #: 847468 – Requisition #: 40592 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: 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 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. 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 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 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 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, View email address on click.appcast.io Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 5, 2026. Colorado Anschutz