Supervisor, Research Operations

University of Rochester

2d•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. The position requires experience conducting research with families from diverse backgrounds. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. 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

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
strong attention to detail
ability to multi-task and work independently
comfortable interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with trauma histories and mental illness
flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
Clean driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Work processing and data analysis software required.

Nice To Haves

supervisory experience
experience with longitudinal studies or recruitment in human subjects research

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates research activities to include multiple site studies.
Develops, implements and evaluates recruitment strategies, information, data systems and study management systems.
Participates in the development, review and approval of study-specific procedure manuals and documents.
Supervises research staff.
May provide training on regulations, policies and practices related to human subject research.
Exercising independent technical judgement, coordinates the collection of psychological and biological data from families and children.
Oversee data management, entry, documentation, and scoring, and monitor the integrity of data collection for multiple projects.
Manage multiple research teams including full-time research staff, undergraduate students, and other lab members.
Plans, coordinates, and reviews work of lower-level staff.
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions.
Develop protocols and generate reports for regulatory bodies.
Preparation of such written reports.
Responsible for compliance oversight and maintaining required certifications.
Liaison between multiple research teams to disseminate information and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Oversee recruitment activities for studies to include organizing the lab for undergraduate involvement.
Other duties as assigned