University of Rochester Advancement · 2 months ago
Human Sub Research Spec II
Mt. Hope Family Center
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$24.91/hr - $34.87/hr
2+ years expThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture. The Human Subject Research Specialist II will coordinate a multi-tier perinatal health intervention program and conduct research studies at Mt. Hope Family Center, focusing on the impact of stress, trauma, and child maltreatment on health.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in human subject coordination
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Clean background check, valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Familiarity and comfort with Excel, ACESS, REDCap, and other databases
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
Prior experience with research studies conducting MRI and Phlebotomy assessments
Applicants must be trained, or willing to be trained to perform phlebotomy and assist with MRI scans
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with regard to interfacing with participants, individuals seeking services, community partners, and medical professionals
Prior training or interest in data management and/or statistics preferred but not required
Company
University of Rochester Advancement
The University of Rochester, one of the nation’s top private research universities, has built a national caliber advancement program in support of the largest campaign in the University’s history.
201-500 employees
Funding
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