Human Sub Research Spec II
University of Rochester
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Job Location (Full Address):
187 Edinburgh St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14608Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
210632 Psychology-MHFCWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URG 108 HCompensation Range:
$24.91 - $34.87The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSEThe Human Subject Research Specialist II will work across teams to 1) coordinate a multi-tier perinatal health intervention program and 2) work on research studies at Mt. Hope Family Center to collect physiological and biological research data. Research study topics are assessing the impact of stress, trauma, and child maltreatment on mental and physical health among children and adults. The position requires conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds and may include community-facing efforts (e.g., coordinating with community providers). Occasional evenings and weekends required to accommodate participant’s schedules.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in implementing a universal perinatal prevention program, including but not limited to managing referrals, communicating with community partners, assisting with program evaluation, and assisting with a public health awareness campaign.
- Conducts visit to ensure research participant adherence with protocol requirements, completes MRI and phlebotomy research assessments.
- Assists with documenting adverse events and reports to senior study staff, PI, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and/or any other required recipients or entities.
- Ensures all data are collected and secured within approved parameters and procedures.
- Includes providing transportation for subjects to attend research visits.
- Assists in human subject recruitment and screening activities, including reviewing study site patient databases and office records for patients that meet the protocol inclusion criteria.
- May participate in developing recruitment strategies.
- May conduct telephone interviews to screen potential study candidates and eligibility for clinical services.
- Reviews medical chart history with Principal Investigator to verify inclusion criteria are met before enrollment.
- Represents sites, providers, study team, patients, study participants, and the University to develop, monitor, and maintain working relationships, positive communications, and effective results with regard to the coordination of human subject studies.
- Supports the contacts and relationships between and among Principal Investigator (PI), research staff, study sites, and sponsoring and regulatory agencies.
- Develops, implements, and monitors systems and methods to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and consistency in the processing of human subject research data.
- Reviews study progress, including data, finances, documentation, and reporting deliverables.
- Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and manages systems and procedures to track study progression.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in human subject coordination Required.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required
- Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACESS, REDCap, and other databases. Preferred
- Transportation of biological samples to URMC labs. Community-facing experience, including communication with community stakeholders, prior experience or comfort translating scientific concepts to general audiences. Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Prior experience with research studies conducting MRI and Phlebotomy assessments. Preferred
- Applicants must be trained, or willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy and assist with MRI scans. Preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with regard to interfacing with participants, individuals seeking services, community partners, and medical professionals. Preferred
- Prior training or interest in data management and/or statistics preferred but not required. Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Clean background check, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Required
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