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Job Location (Full Address):

4901 Lac De Ville Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14618

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400104 Neurology Movement Disorders

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:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Trial Manager with direction from the Principal Investigators,

coordinates all aspects of assigned human subject research studies involving Spanish-speaking patients. Typically, responsible for the successful coordination of observational and clinical drug trials. Provides assistance to the other research coordinators and Principal Investigators, works as an integral part of the research team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruits, consents, schedules, and conducts research subject visits for _observational studies_ (i.e., less complex studies involving minimal risk to subjects) in accordance with study protocol, coordinating these visits with the Principal Investigator.

+ Meets with Spanish-speaking patients interested in research after their clinical visit to discuss research opportunities

+ Recruits and consents subjects to assigned research studies.

+ Schedules and facilitates visits, performing study related procedures as outlined in protocol.

+ May perform testing such as cognitive function tests, depending on protocol.

+ Resolves questions and concerns received from study subjects, triaging to Principal Investigator as necessary.

+ Monitors study progress on a continuous basis.

+ Understands, implements, and provides training on most recent study protocol (e.g., amended protocol), procedures, documentation, and use of study materials to subjects and team members as appropriate. Ensures compliance, following up and communicating as needed.

+ Assists Spanish-speaking patients with research visit appointment confirmation and transportation facilitation

Manages the regulatory details for assigned research studies and registries.

+ Prepares and/or maintains regulatory and study documentation, including study protocols, consent forms, logs, certifications, labs, IRB and sponsor documents, and applicable communication.

+ Manages and submits amendments and continuing reviews for IRB approval.

+ Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and institutional requirements and standards.

Trains with and assists other Human Subject Research Coordinators as directed on complex studies (i.e., industry-sponsored clinical drug trials involving greater risk to subjects).

+ Receives training and mentoring on conducting human subject research from HSRC II.

+ Provides support with study visits, regulatory compliance, and queries.

+ Assists with specimen processing and shipping.

+ Serves as back-up research coordinator in the absence of the HSRC II.

Serves as the liaison between cross-functional research team, study sponsors, and IRB to facilitate communication, resolves issues, and enhance collaboration.

+ Maintains continuous communication with all relevant stakeholders.

+ Resolves issues in a timely manner.

+ Schedules, prepares for, and attends study sponsor monitor meetings in accordance with protocol.

+ Represents the University and Principal Investigator at study meetings as needed.

Develops and/or manages databases for research studies and registries.

+ Ensures data is entered in a timely manner, accurate, and database(s) is up-to-date.

+ Responds to queries resulting from research visits in a timely manner, ensuring all issues are resolved.

Demonstrates accountability for initial and ongoing learning related to clinical research studies.

+ Keeps current with study-specific training, including understanding of inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, process for source documentation and report completion, adverse event reporting, and all relevant sponsor and institutional policies.

+ Attends training sessions and other educational opportunities related to clinical research in order to learn and keep current with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, federal and state polices and laws, institutional certifications, industry standards and best practices, and trends in relevant therapeutic areas.

+ Attends division and research meetings

+ Attends and leads talks with community groups such as the Ibero-American Action League

+ Participates in Ibero’s community advisory board

+ Partners with the Latino Health Coalition

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree Required

+ OR Associate's degree and completion of 6 months in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee Program Required

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Fluent in the Spanish language (verbal & written) Preferred

+ Prior experience as a Phlebotomist Preferred

+ Word processing and data analysis software Preferred

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, Red Cap and electronic data capture (EDC) software Preferred

+ Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills Preferred

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) upon hire Preferred

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