Research Technician III

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

2d • $21 - $30

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. Working closely within a team, provides support at the professional level for a health project involving units within the University and other health facilities and offices within the region to manage the activities for a NIH-funded study focusing on prenatal exposures and infant outcomes. The coordinator is responsible for supporting senior research staff and faculty working in order to reach recruitment and retention goals and ensure the successful conduct of all study activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of database, spreadsheet and word processing software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Keeps up-to-date with current federal regulations for conducting clinical studies according to GCP's. Keeps current with industry standards and therapeutic areas relevant to sponsored studies; required.
• Able to be flexible, able to juggle multiple responsibilities, and take direction required.
• Must have reliable/efficient transportation required.
• Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule; working occasional weekends when necessary required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in an appropriate health, social or technical field preferred
• Previous experience with biospecimen processing is essential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Biospecimen processing: Working independently, collect and process various biospecimens from study participants in a timely and methodical fashion. Track the processing and storage of biospecimens (including, but not limited to, blood, urine, saliva, placenta). Sample collection will sometimes occur on weekends.
• Data Management and Integrity: Ensure integrity of all study data collected. Enter data into databases, extract data from medical charts and prepare summary reports of data abstracted. Assist team in extracting data needed for presentations and publications. Identify, make recommendations, and resolve data extraction issues.
• Reporting : Regularly meeting with research team to discuss the current state of sample processing. Attending and actively participate in multiple weekly laboratory meetings.
• Review subject eligibility, coordinate consents, and enroll research subjects with support from senior coordinator and study PI.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the clinical areas under investigation by reviewing research literature and attending pertinent meetings and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees