Human Subject Res Spec II

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to oversee human subject research activities in the Translational Pain Research Program. You will manage recruitment, consent, and study logistics across sites, ensuring compliance and accurate data handling.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS and 2 years of coordination experience, with preferred certifications (SOCRA/ACRP) and Spanish language skills. Training and collaboration with senior staff are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in human subject research coordination required.
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred on hire.
• Experience as a phlebotomist preferred.
• Spanish fluency highly preferred; willingness to draw blood or be trained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate human subject research activities across multiple sites.
• Provide training on federal/state sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and practices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and data systems for studies.
• Assist in developing CRFs and study procedure manuals.
• Conduct pain clinical trials in accordance with regulations, including recruitment, consent, and data entry.
• Record source data accurately and enter into electronic data capture systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaise with study monitors.
• Prepare investigator-initiated trial materials (protocols, consent forms, recruitment materials).
• Assist with screening potential participants for eligibility.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

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: Full time; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40; Department: 400157 Anesthes & Periop Med Research; Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America); Range: UR URG 108 H; Compensation Range: $25.14 - $35.24 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates human subject research activities, which may include multiple site human subject studies.
• May provide training on federal, state, sponsor and/or institutional regulations, policies and practices related to human subject research.
• Develops, implements and evaluates recruitment strategies, information, data systems and study management systems.
• Participates in the development, review and approval of case report forms (CRFs) and study-specific procedure manuals and documents.
• Clinical trials coordinator II for the University of Rochester Translational Pain Research Program.
• Responsibilities include all aspects of conducting pain clinical trials in accordance with all regulations, including recruitment, consenting, visit conduct, source documentation, data entry, and proper adverse event documentation.
• The coordinator will work in a highly collaborative and supportive environment with senior coordinators, a post-doctoral fellow, and lead investigator who will work together to ensure that the candidate is adequately trained before working independently.
• Previous human subjects coordinator experience is preferred, but the position can be altered for the right candidate who is open to being trained.
• Spanish fluency is highly preferred and ability to draw blood or willingness to be trained to draw blood is highly preferred.
• Medical background (e.g., nurse or patient care technician) is ideal, but not necessary.
• Screen potential study participants for eligibility in clinical trials.
• Conduct FDA-registration quality clinical trial visits, including, consenting, visit assessments, intervention distribution, and blood processing.
• Accurately record source documentation and enter data into electronic data capture systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and liaise with study monitors.
• Participate in preparing investigator-inodiated clinical trial materials (e.g., protocols, consent forms, recruitment materials, assessments, participant study-related instructions).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in human subject research coordination required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience as a Phlebotomist preferred;
• Word processing and data analysis software required;
• SOCRA - Certification In Clinical Research upon hire preferred;
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) upon hire preferred

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