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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Room 48104, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Time as Reported / Per Diem
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
As Scheduled
Department:
400200 Ped Allergy/Immunology-SMD
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 103 H
Compensation Range:
$17.43 - $24.40
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:
Assists with various activities associated with human subject (infant) research. Gains knowledge regarding clinical research procedures and protocols. Maintains logs and assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
Biomarkers of Atopy Beginning Early is a birth cohorts assessing biological samples from a cohort of pregnant mothers and their infant and Expecting Mothers study of Consumption or Avoidance of Peanut and Egg is a clinical trial randomizing pregnant mothers to a dietary intervention during pregnancy and lactation and follow-up of their infants for development of allergic diseases. This person will be responsible for assisting with recruitment of pregnant women, collection of samples, and data entry for the electronic database.
This person must work well as part of a team, be able to complete project tasks independently as requested, be comfortable with a variety of databases, and at all times demonstrate the ability to interact in a professional and positive manner in both verbal and written communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists with the administrative details required to conduct human subject research.
- Assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
- Works under supervision to learn and apply the details of standard protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, source documentation and case report form (CRFs) completion, and adverse event reporting.
- Assists in human subject recruitment and screening activities, including reviewing study site patient databases and office records for patients that meet the protocol inclusion criteria, conducting telephone interviews to screen potential study candidates, and assisting with sample collection.
- Practices continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and guidelines. Maintains requisite skills and completes mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. Gains knowledge in medical research terminology. Gains and practices proficiency in specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols. Participates in protocol-related training as required.
- Tracks and documents the dispensing and returning of study materials, such as recruitment materials and mailed study kits.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand and follow simple research protocols and procedures preferred
- Ability to adhere to applicable safety and/or infection control standards preferred
- Ability to understand and follow data integrity standards and processes preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to work well in teams preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet preferred
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