Our hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

You can contact Element Boulder through any of the following:

• Telephone: 303-926-5432

• Email: info.boulder@element.com

• Instagram: instagram.com/elementboulder

• Facebook: facebook.com/elementboulder

• Website: boulderelement.com

Our address is:

80 Health Park Drive

Suite 50

Louisville, CO 80027

We are located in the basement of Medical Office Building Two, which is right next to Avista Hospital.

Enter the building and take the elevator on your right to the basement. Once off the elevator, turn right then proceed down the hallway, until you reach the double glass doors on the left.

The doors are open, so come on in. One of our recruitment staff will be there to assist you.

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To sign up for a study, complete our Health Questionnaire, call us at 720-595-4069, or email us at info.boulder@element.com

A member of our recruitment team will contact you in 1-2 business days.

After you submit the Health Questionnaire, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to briefly discuss your application details, and next steps.

If you meet the study requirements, they will work with you to schedule a convenient time for you to participate in a study.

Compensation varies from study to study, but typically range from $125 to $450. A travel stipend may also be added to the study payment (if applicable).

Upon the completion of the study, you will be assigned a reloadable RealTime Visa Paycard. Payment is added to your Paycard as soon as you complete your visit.

We do not cover bus or rideshare costs, however, we do offer a travel stipend, if applicable.

How travel is paid:

If you qualify for a travel stipend, it will be added to your study amount and applied to your Paycard as one deposit.

Referral Program Pay Ranges

Element Boulder has a robust referral program! Referral amounts are paid based on the following:

$25 for generally healthy people

$50 for people with comorbidities, and other high demographic study needs

$250 for darkly pigmented participants (Fitzpatrick Range 5 or 6)

Why Are The Referral Amounts Different?

The different amounts are based on the demand for the demographic need in the study, and the difficulty to find that demographic in our area. The importance of having participants of all demographic backgrounds is to ensure that medical and clinical devices work on a diverse population, and in order to make that happen we need our participant pool to reflect same.

How Many People Can I Refer Per Month?

The amount of people you can refer is unlimited, which means there is no limit to how much you can earn!

When Will I Get Paid?

You will receive payment for every new person you refer AFTER they have participated in a study. Referral payments are deposited on Mondays.

How Will I Get Paid?

Payment will be added to a Visa Paycard. If you already have a Paycard, you will simply receive a text letting you know that your referral bonus was deposited.

If you do not have a Paycard, we will contact you for some information, to get you set up. You can opt to have the card mailed to you, or you can pick it up at our office.

To learn more about our Referral Program click here.

Each study is different, so time requirements will vary. Some may require very little of your time, perhaps only 30-45 minutes, while others may require multiple visits over an extended period of time. Your time commitment for a particular study will be described during the consent process.

We conduct a wide range of studies at Element Boulder, which means we are always looking for people of all ages, genders, race/ethnicities, and health backgrounds.

Study participants are chosen based on the requirements of the companies we partner with.

To see if you qualify for our studies, please fill out our Health Questionnaire, and a member of our recruitment team will reach out within 1-2 business days.

The number and frequency of studies you will be able to participate in is largely based on study requirements.

When you choose to participate in a clinical trial or Research Study, you become a partner in scientific discovery. Participating in studies can help future generations lead healthier lives. Major medical breakthroughs could not happen without the generosity of study participants — young and old, healthy, or diagnosed with a disease.

During the consenting process, you will be asked to sign the following forms:

• Consent Form: Details the study process, as well as your rights as a participant.

• Mini Consent Form: A duplicate of the Consent Form, which will be given back to you at the end of the study.

• Health Assessment Form: This form is part of the screening process for your safety and to ascertain your eligibility into the appropriate study.

• Emergency Contact Form: All new participants are encouraged to provide at least one contact. This is a one-time form.

• W-9: Element Boulder is required to submit a W-9 for each participant, for tax purposes. This is also a one-time form.

There could be additional forms for you to fill out, based on the requirements of the study.

No. You do not need to take any documents, or identification with you to the study.

If you are a first-time participant, you will be required to fill out a W9 tax form, so having

your SSN number handy is recommended.

All personal and health information is kept confidential, in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Element Boulder will never share your information, without your permission. You can read our full Privacy Policy here.

Research studies involving humans must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). An IRB is a committee of individuals responsible for reviewing research to ensure adequate protections are in place to protect the people who take part.

For each study reviewed, the IRB checks to see that:

• there is a good reason to conduct the study

• the risks related to participating are the least possible

• the risks related to participating are reasonable given the knowledge that will be gained from conducting the study

• the plan for selecting subjects to participate is fair

• subjects will be provided enough information about the study

You are free to withdraw from a research study at any time, for any reason. Your relationship with the hospital, clinic, academic institution, or employer will not be affected and you will not lose any benefits to which you are entitled.

Note that in some cases, a researcher may decide to end your participation in the study early. This may happen if the study is no longer in your best interest, if you can no longer complete study activities, or if the study ends early for some other reason.

To ensure the accuracy of the data that we collect, participants are unable to read, work on computers, or listen to music during the study, however, for some studies you will have the option of watching a movie from our extensive library.

You have the right to stop the study at any point, if you feel uncomfortable, or if you simply do not wish to continue.

Due to sanitary and space reasons, only service animals are allowed, at this time.

While tattoos and piercings may disqualify you for some studies, they do not disqualify you for all studies.

Tattoo and piercing placement may be a factor, for some devices we test that utilize light technology. These devices are tested on different areas of the body like the biceps, wrists and fingers, as well as the earlobes, and nostrils. Some tattoos and piercings could interfere with the signals of said devices, making it difficult to get accurate data readings.

If you have tattoos or piercings in those areas, a scheduler may ask you to send a photo, to ensure the tattoo or piercing will not interfere with the device being tested.

We conduct multiple studies on a weekly basis, so if you do not qualify, your recruiter will try to get you into another study soon.

Many of the devices we test use light technology called Photoplethysmography (PPG). It is a simple optical technique used to detect volumetric changes in blood in peripheral circulation. Through research, it has been found that this technology may not detect as accurately on variable skin pigmentation, therefore, the diversity of skin pigmentation in our participant population requires that we account for these differences, to ensure the accuracy of medical devices and diagnostic tools. This improves device efficiency, promotes health equity and enhances overall patient safety

We currently use the Monk Skin Tone Scale in our measurements.

Below is an example of the Monk scale, each orb is numbered 1-10, from left to right.

We do not conduct pharmaceutical trials at our location.

For more information about Element's Life Sciences services and solutions, request a quote, or contact a member of our Business Development team, please click here.

Blood Pressure

Participants sit in a chair, in a soundproof room, while clinicians take a series of blood pressure readings utilizing the devices being tested (Blood pressure cuffs, Applications, Smart Wearable Devices, etc...), and compare that data. We conduct both Invasive and Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Studies.

Study age range: 3 to 12yrs and 18yrs and older (18+ for Invasive studies).

Hypoxia (Oxygen Saturation)

Participants breathe through an oxygen mask, while sitting and watching a movie. During the study, Respiratory Therapists administer a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. They then change the concentration values of those two gases, at certain points to lower the oxygen saturation levels. Next, they compare those values to the device being tested (Pulse Oximeters, Facial Application Devices, Smart Wearables, Sensors, etc...).

To be a qualified candidate for this study, participants must be generally healthy adults and non-tobacco smokers.

Study age range: 18 to 50 years

Respiratory Rate

Participants breathe through a mouthpiece and or nasal canula to measure respiration rate. During the study, participants are instructed to change their breathing rate at different intervals (5 breaths for two minutes, 10 breaths for two minutes, 20 breaths for two minutes……). These values are compared to the device being tested (Facial Applications, Smart Wearables, etc.…).

Study age range: All Ages

Human Factor (Usability)

Participants are asked to demonstrate appropriate use of a new device that is not available to consumers yet. During the study, you will complete different tasks such as setting up, using the device, trouble shooting and shutdown. At the end of the study, participants will be asked to do an exit interview about their overall experience with the device.

Study age range: All Ages

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Participants sit in a chair, or lay down on a bed, in a quiet room. EKG leads are attached, in order to collect electrical activity of their heart, and compare that data to the device being tested (Smart Wearables, etc.…).

Study age range: All Ages

In order for clinical devices to be manufactured and made available for the professional or public market, Validation studies are required by the regulatory bodies.

Validation Blood Pressure Studies

In a Validation Blood Pressure Study, an arterial catheter is placed in the radial artery of the participant, which is then connected to an arterial line with a pressure transducer, which reads their real-time, continuous blood pressure throughout the study. At the end of the study, the staff compares the data collected by the arterial line, to the device data being tested. This study will validate the accuracy of the device being tested.

Study age range: 18 and Older

Validation Hypoxia Blood Studies

In a Validation Hypoxia Study, participants have an arterial catheter placed in their radial artery. For these studies, an arterial catheter is used as a port in order to draw small samples of oxygen rich blood several times. Throughout the study, the samples are tested with a co-oximeter machine to determine real-time oxygen saturation within the blood. The study staff then compares the data collected from the co-oximeter to that of the device being tested. This study will validate the accuracy of the device being tested.

Study age range: 18 to 50

Thank you for choosing Element Boulder.

Element Boulder, provides a wide range of tests for Physiological Monitoring Parameters for Clinical Validation and Product Design/Development.

Additional clinical services include Overall Usability Testing, User Interface Testing of Medical Devices, as well as Validation Testing of Changes made to all types of product literature including, but not limited to: Operator’s Manuals, Service Manuals, Home Use Guides and Instructions For Use (IFU, DFU). These tests are customized to the product’s specific goal.​

For more information about our Life Sciences services and solutions, to request a quote, or discover our team of experts, please click here.

A platform business, founded on integrity and technical excellence

Our success is underpinned by the expertise of our people. We understand the markets we serve, and the challenges that our customers face. Our technical know-how is deep and wide – from life sciences, connected technologies and environmental, to aerospace, construction, energy, and transportation. Our experts sit on standards committees and international working groups that develop the regulations and protections that help ensure products reach the market safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Integrity is at the root of everything that we do

Integrity is at the root of everything that we do. We keep our promises to one another and to our customers, consistently delivering for them to create the trust that our success is built on.

Our established platform allows us to respond rapidly to market opportunities and customer needs. We have consistently invested in capacity and capability and are proud to have developed multiple centres of testing excellence in Europe, north America, and Asia. Our operational resilience and flexibility allow us to thrive in an uncertain world.

Making tomorrow safer than today

We recognize the wider impact of what we do – on the people and communities that we serve. Every day, in one way or another, we support customers who really care about their products and services getting to market and ensuring they are safe, fit for purpose and compliant. If those products or services fail in use, then there are significant consequences.

From pharmaceuticals to fire testing, from aviation to automotive, and medical to mobile devices, we help customers who are striving to make a positive change in the world. Like them, we are making tomorrow safer than today.

Everyone at Element lives and breathes three core values. These values, which were chosen in an all-colleague poll, define and describe what it means to work at Element.

In our day-to-day work, every question we ask, every decision we make, and every interaction we have with ourselves and our customers, are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Progress.

Living and breathing these values helps Element to grow, individually and as an organization, to the betterment of our world, our society, our customers, ourselves, and will enable us to deliver our purpose of making tomorrow safer than today.

We care about the impact we have

Care is our human side. Creating a safer world starts with us, caring about each other and our customers. Our culture is inclusive, and everyone is welcome. We work together to create a stronger business, making a positive difference to the world around us.

For Our Customers

We give our customers more than the knowledge of one team or department: they benefit from our collective skills and expertise.

For the Wider World

Our supportive culture has a ripple effect: when we look after each other, we deliver for our customers and make a difference in our communities and to the world around us.

We Collaborate

• We build relationships with our colleagues, customers and partners that help us get things done.

• We understand our own strengths and value the strengths of others, so we can work together effectively and efficiently.

• We ask for help when we need it: we understand that we don’t have to have all the answers ourselves.

• We seek out diverse points of view to solve problems asking most of the different cultures and backgrounds we come from.

We Support Each Other

• We listen to understand, getting to the root of the problems that need solving.

• We make decisions thoughtfully; we consider our colleagues and customers in everything we do and how we do it.

• We respect one another - listening to and valuing others’ perspectives and opinions.

• We consider the wider impact of our work, looking at how it affects us, our customers, and the wider world.

When we act with care, we create a happier place to work, where people can do their best work. We build better relationships with our colleagues and customers that help us to thrive through ups and downs.