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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Colorado Center of Translational Science Institute (CCTSI)

Job Title: Research (Nutrition) Services Professional - Open Rank (Entry - Intermediate)

Position #00803896: - Requisition # 40168

Job Summary:

The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) is a clinical research institute located on the Anschutz Medical Campus. CCTSI provides infrastructure and core technology resources designed to enhance clinical and basic sciences, promote research excellence, and train the next generation of clinical/translational scientists. The CCTSI has an opening for a full-time Research Services Intermediate Clinical Science Professional as a Nutrition Core Services Professional. This position will be academically housed in the Nutrition Core of the Colorado Clinic and Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI). The CCTSI Nutrition Core which provides research and training infrastructure as well as core technology resources designed to enhance clinical and basic sciences, promote research excellence, and train the next generation of clinical/translational scientists.

The purpose of the position is to provide expert nutritional support and weighed, metabolic meals for investigators with CCTSI research protocols. It is anticipated that this position will spend approximately 50% time conducting data analysis and participant visits and 50% time in the metabolic kitchen, producing diets.

Professionals at the entry level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the entry level, duties are limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals and are performed in a training and Development capacity

Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Metabolic diet design, using specialty software (ProNutra, training provided) including calculation of protocol- and participant-specific diets which meet all study targets.

• Food preparation, weighing, and packing; maintaining ServeSafe standards in a commercial kitchen.

• Ordering food and consumables for kitchen operations.

• Conduct data entry to measure dietary intake via 24h food recall, food frequency questionnaires, diet diaries, and novel visual methods, including participant instruction and data entry using NDS-R and/or other custom databases.

• Conduct participant visits for data collection including anthropometric measurements in adults and children and specialty dietary counselling.

• Develop and implement study-specific nutrition educational materials.

• Review and implementation of new CTRC protocols.

• Participant and Core scheduling tasks.

• Maintain and update food inventories and databases

• Day-to-day administrative tasks for the CCTSI Nutrition Core, including responsibility for Nutrition Core email inbox, billing, ordering, inventory, meeting agendas and minutes.

Work Location:

Onsite: this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) at the University of Colorado Anschutz exists to accelerate and catalyze the translation of innovative science into improved health and patient care. The CCTSI is committed to improving human health by accelerating scientific discoveries and their implementation and dissemination while building the research teams of the future. Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region are home to people of all backgrounds. We strongly believe that teams that include a broad representation of individuals working together will foster progress and innovation -- and when we engage our communities as part of these teams, we advance our research in a way that improves health for all.

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 Qualifications:

Entry Level:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• 0-3 years of professional experience.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, nutrition or a directly related field from an accredited institution

• 1 or more years of professional research and nutritional experience.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food services experience

• Research experience

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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 commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Janine Higgins, Janine.Higgins@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 6, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

• Intermediate Level: $54,302 -  $72,765

• Entry Level: $49,899 -  $66,865

The above salary range (or hiring range) 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.

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Equal Employment 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.

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 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.

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.