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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:
400626
Psychiatry M&D Research Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 106 H
Compensation Range:
$21.36 - $29.90 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:
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 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.
Notice:
If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. 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.
