Clinical Research Spec I

The University of Rochester is a higher education and research institution committed to learning, discovery, and healthcare. The Clinical Research Spec I coordinates simple human-subject clinical research protocols, including participant enrollment, study documentation, data collection and entry, protocol compliance, and adverse-event reporting.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the activities associated with human subject research. Assumes responsibility for the least complex clinical research protocols and timelines. Performs structured work assignments. Coordinates the enrollment of participants to simple studies. Identifies and documents adverse events per protocol. Performs data collection and data entry activities. Observes for deviations and takes action to minimize them

Under supervision, coordinates the enrollment of participants to simple studies. Performs chart review and pre-screening for eligibility and coordinates simple clinical research protocols. Assists in planning study timelines and schedules appointments and study visits. Manages and organizes case report forms, source documents, and research records. Assists in conducting quality checks for data accuracy with data source records as assigned

Maintains study continuity and coordinates study participants and research procedures. Under supervision, ensures protocol compliance and coordinates logistics, research procedures, and study participants. Identifies and documents adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study. Performs data collection and data entry activities according to protocol requirements and established operational procedures and timelines. Observes for deviations and takes action to minimize them. Reports deviations when they occur. Continues to learn how to recognize and report logistical challenges in protocol implementation to the research team, assisting in resolving challenges. Assists in identifying and developing data collection tools. Assists the data coordinator in simple data tasks. Performs quality checks for data accuracy, reports/follows-up with discrepancies

Maintains all logs, including OnCore system entry and research tabs in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), according to UR and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases

Complies with Good Clinical Practice and the Code of Federal Regulations. Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines. Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies

Demonstrates accountability for continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice standards and guidelines. Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. Maintains CITI and Conflict of Interest (COI) certification and renewal as required. Gains knowledge in medical research terminology. Continues to gain proficiency in UR-specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols. Assumes personal responsibility for keeping up with new developments in the field, related literature, and relevant clinical standards. Assists in helping others in same. Participates in protocol-related training as required

Other duties as assigned

Preferred

Understands and follows simple research protocols and procedures preferred

Fully adheres to applicable safety and/or infection control standards preferred

Understands and follows data integrity standards and processes preferred

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills preferred

Highly collaborative, works well in teams preferred

Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet preferred

Research Protocols

Safety Standards

Data Integrity Standards

MS Office Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Company

Private research university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Rochester, New York, USA

https://www.rochester.edu/

Founded in 1850

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Understands and follows simple research protocols and procedures preferred

Fully adheres to applicable safety and/or infection control standards preferred

Understands and follows data integrity standards and processes preferred

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills preferred

Highly collaborative, works well in teams preferred

Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, internet preferred

Required skills

Clinical Research Protocols, Data Integrity Standards, Safety and Infection Control Standards, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred skills

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Experience

Entry level