Job Description

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.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

400626 Psychiatry M&D Research

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range:

$21.36 - $29.90

Responsibilities:

This is a part-time position. Dr. Sheftall’s lab is dedicated to understanding the vulnerabilities associated with youth suicidal behaviors. The research coordinator position will help Dr. Sheftall recruit families and run research appointments to gather data that will help us better understand the mechanisms associated with suicidal behaviors in children and adolescents. The coordinator will also have an opportunity to examine the data more thoroughly and, if willing, present the data for poster presentations and/or help write manuscripts for publication with Dr. Sheftall.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies and laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines and makes recommendations. Demonstrates accountability for continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice standards and guidelines. Keeps current with industry standards and best practices relevant to research studies. Makes recommendations and implementation changes as appropriate.
• Assists in research participant recruitment and screening activities. Participate in developing recruitment strategies. Will conduct telephone interviews to screen and schedule potential study candidates.
• Conducts visits to ensure research participant adherence with protocol requirements, such as completing self-report measures properly, conducting interviews with study families, and document adverse events and report to senior study staff and PI. Ensures all data are collected and secured within approved parameters and procedures. Provides research families clarifications on inclusion criteria, reviews study protocols, ensures thorough understanding and communication, responds to questions that arise during the study, communicates and documents adverse events as advised by the PI, and ensures consent forms are complete, accurate, and available for review.
• Enters and cleans all assigned data collected during research appointments. Participates in the training of new staff members (e.g., review self-reports, interview questions). Prepares documents for data uploads to NIMH Data Archive (NDA) system and ensures all data is correct.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• No previous experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., an associate’s degree and completion of 6 months in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee program) required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Flexibility to work evenings and on some weekends required
• Word processing and data analysis software preferred
• Have access to and/or personal transportation preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• CITI certification preferred

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