Clinical Research Spec II

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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:

400178 Cancer Center/Clin Trials Ofc

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 108 H

Compensation Range:

$24.91 - $34.87

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 SUMMARY
Assists in the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating specific clinical research studies as assigned. Assists in day-to-day operations and the implementation of clinical research protocols. Assists in carrying out study coordination duties from protocol initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines. Assists in assuring the overall integrity of studies. Assists in monitoring and adhering to standards, regulatory guidelines, and approved operational procedures. Works closely with study team members and other study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols. Helps with study-related administrative tasks, facilitates the across-the-board flow of information, and assists in coordinating study activities and personnel.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Coordinates enrollment of participants.
• Manages and coordinates the enrollment of participants in moderate risk/moderately complex studies.
• Participates in recruitment activities and performs screening and eligibility checks for potential study participants.
• Addresses e-mail and phone inquiries, participates in discussions with candidates in clinic, and consents to non-treatment trials.
• Assists in planning study timelines and schedules appointments and study visits.
• Manages and organizes case report forms, source documents, and research records.
• Enters research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
• Assists in conducting quality checks for data accuracy with data source records as assigned.
• Manages and coordinates studies that are of a moderate size and complexity.
• Maintains study continuity and coordinates study participants and research procedures.
• Identifies and documents adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• Performs data collection and entry activities according to protocol requirements and established operational procedures and timelines.
• Observes for deviations and takes action to minimize them. Reports and documents deviations when they occur.
• Identifies logistical challenges in protocol implementation with the research team, assisting in resolving challenges.
• Performs quality checks for data accuracy, reports, and follows-up with discrepancies.
• Assists in safety and quality improvement efforts, minimizing risk/safety threats.
• Prepares for and responds to internal and external audits.
• Effectively communicates with the research team, sponsor, data coordinating centers, compliance monitors, collaborators, investigators, academic, administrative personnel, and other departments.
• Adheres to cultural competency guidelines.
• Implements strategies to meet study participants’ needs for language translation, health literacy, etc.
• Maintains all logs, including OnCore entry and research tabs in the EMR, according to UR and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assists in identifying and developing data collection tools. Assists the data coordinator in data tasks.
• Demonstrates accountability for continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice standards and guidelines.
• Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• Maintains CITI and Conflict of Interest (COI) certification and renewal as required.
• Continues to gain proficiency in UR-spe