Human Subj Res Coord Trainee

University of Rochester

4d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

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.

This position assists in the conduct of clinical research involving human subject (infant) cohorts. The Biomarkers of Atopy Beginning Early is a birth cohort assessing biological samples from a cohort of pregnant mothers and their infant, and the Expecting Mothers study of Consumption or Avoidance of Peanut and Egg is a clinical trial randomizing pregnant mothers to a dietary intervention during pregnancy and lactation and follow-up of their infants for development of allergic diseases. This person will be responsible for assisting with recruitment of pregnant women and collection of samples, data entry for the electronic database as well as working with the biological samples in the research laboratory under supervision. This person must work well as part of a team, be able to complete project tasks independently as requested, be comfortable with a variety of databases, and at all times demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional and positive manner in both verbal and written communications.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required
• 1 year of clinical research experience preferred
• Ability to use laboratory techniques such as pipetting, using single and multichannel pipettors, microplate washers and readers, and associated software required
• Must have accuracy and attention to detail required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required
• Effectiveness at teamwork required
• Must be flexible and have a great attitude required

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administrative details required to initiate and conduct human subject research, including receiving, distributing, and explaining study information, such as protocol and human subject recruitment materials, to prospective participants.
• Clinical research activities, including recruitment, sample collection, and performing laboratory assays
• Data entry to the electronic database
• Learns and applies the details of the protocol, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, source documentation and case report form (CRFs) completion, and adverse event reporting.
• 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, processing biospecimens and conducting telephone interviews to screen potential study candidates.
• Tracks research participant adherence with protocol requirements, such as taking of medications, proper use of device and/or other interventional activities, to document adverse events and report to senior study staff, PI, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Sponsor and/or any other required recipients or entities.
• Tracks and documents the dispensing and returning of study materials, such as recruitment materials and mailed study kits.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree