Emergency Medicine Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$19 - $26

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Ability to understand and follow simple research protocols and procedures preferred.
Ability to adhere to applicable safety and/or infection control standards preferred.
Ability to understand and follow data integrity standards and processes preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to work well in teams preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with various activities associated with human subject research.
Gains knowledge regarding clinical research procedures and protocols.
Maintains logs and assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
Works to apply the details of standard protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, source documentation, and case report form (CRFs) completion, and adverse event reporting.
May assist new or entry-level employees in understanding these routine aspects of research administration.
Maintains all logs, including system data entry, according to all pre-established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Enters research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
May make minor adjustments to solve errors or may bring these errors to supervisor’s attention.
Practices continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and guidelines.
Maintains requisite skills and completes mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
Obtains and maintains various certifications applicable to the field and/or assigned subject matters.
Gains knowledge in medical research terminology.
Gains and practices proficiency in specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols.
Keeps up to date with new developments in the field by reading related literature and studying relevant clinical standards.
May present/share these educational findings with other team members.
Participates in protocol-related training as required.
Complies with Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulations.
Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies, laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines.
Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies.
Other duties as assigned.