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Data Specialist

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Colorado State University

Job Description


Posting Details
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Working Title Data Specialist
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202301909AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 50,000-60,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Desired Start Date 12/04/2023
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/31/2026
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/19/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The One Health Institute (OHI) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a unit that facilitates research activities at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health. The institute supports transdisciplinary research that spans all eight colleges at CSU and provides infrastructure and framework for collaborative engagement, networking and teaming to find solutions to complex problems.
Position Summary
We seek a research associate data specialist who is a highly motivated and collaborative individual and capable of independent reasoning. The successful candidate will be meticulous, detail-oriented, and familiar with large, collaborative ecology/biology projects that require data organization in relation to analysis and project success. They will play a critical role in securing the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of metadata across multiple collaborating laboratories. The data specialist will work closely with faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students to implement and maintain data quality standards, execute precise quality control processes, collection and collation of data collected by multiple groups, development of SOPs relating to data ownership and management, and contribute to the improvement of the data management system.
(Hybrid work station)
Required Job Qualifications
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Biomedical Science or related discipline with experience in data collection and curation of at least one year professional experience, which can include undergraduate research.
  • The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work productively as a member of a large and diverse research team.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills to support existing and future data management, storage, and sharing efforts.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Management of database software such as Excel, Access, SQL, and/or lab archives, and experience in designing and implementing data quality control procedures and protocols is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ‘big data’ and ‘omics datasets in particular, microbiome data, is highly desirable. The candidate should have excellent writing and communication skills, problem solving aptitude, and experience working with a diverse research team.
  • Candidates with experience designing or revising existing dataset is highly desired.
  • Effective time management and self-motivated preferred. The ideal candidate is curious and excited to learn new things every day; unafraid to ask questions to gain understanding; persistent about getting answers.
  • A broad spectrum of scientific knowledge and familiarity with public data repositories, such as NCBI, Dryad, Qiita, to support researchers with publications is desired.
Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Data Quality Assurance (data storage and sharing protocol development)
Duty/Responsibility
  • Assist in developing BROADN nomenclature and metadata requirements as directed by scientific counsel, supervisor, and BROADN Team.
  • Implement protocol for metadata conformity and completeness checks.
  • Create uniform sample ID number that is in a consistent format that is agreed upon by team members.
  • Organize and maintain research data in a structured and accessible manner.
  • Create and update research data files, folders, and documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
  • Perform regular data quality checks to identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, or missing information in the data.
  • Identify and link relevant external datasets (e.g. sensor data from the NEON tower network).
  • Identify data quality issues and collaborate with team to develop and implement corrective measures.
  • Work closely with all team members including PIs, faculty, post-docs, PhD students and undergrads to develop metadata standards, SOPs, and ensure alignment of data quality
  • Communicate data summary and recommendations to team in a clear and concise manner. Assist with ad hoc reports regarding data storage and sharing.
  • Perform regular data quality checks to identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, or missing information in the data.
  • Collaborate with institutional researcher staff, analytics staff, administrators, faculty, and other staff to gather data, understand data needs, and provide support for data-related inquiries.
  • Work with CSU IT professionals, supervisor, science council and other key stakeholders to ensure storage and computational needs are met and manage controlled access to data.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of data management processes, data dictionaries, and standard operating procedures
Percentage Of Time 40
Job Duty Category BROADN Sample Quality Control (active data management)
Duty/Responsibility
  • Develop sample handling/cold chain protocol and identify ‘owners’
  • Apply uniform sample ID to BROADN campaign sample archive
  • Appropriately label existing samples using BROADN nomenclature.
  • Implement uniform metadata structure for all of BROADN samples
  • Format metadata from current BROADN samples into prescribed and accessible format.
  • Maintain current and accurate documentation on sample and/or data users.
Percentage Of Time 40
Job Duty Category Data SOP development, training, and other
Duty/Responsibility
  • Develop SOPs for:
    • Use of uniform sample ID number that is in a consistent format
    • sample handling/cold chain protocol with identified ‘owners’
    • Train BROADN team members on SOPs.
    • Contribute to the development of data management and data use guidelines.
    • Communicate data recommendations and findings to team in a clear and concise manner.
    • Assist in generating routine and ad-hoc reports based on specified data storage and sharing requirements.
Percentage Of Time 20

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please apply by 11/19/2023, 11:59 pm (MT) with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Jessica Hunter, Jessica.Hunter@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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