HSRS II

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Job Location (Full Address):

265 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400081 General Pediatrics

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:

Under limited supervision and with considerable independence, the Human Subject Research Specialist II (HSRS II) will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Director, and research team to implement large community-based pediatric asthma interventions in the city of Rochester, while also providing research data support for several ongoing NIH-funded pediatric asthma studies. The HSRS II is a member of a cross-functional team where teamwork, collaboration, challenges and continuous learning are the standard. The HSRS II will gather information, analyze and interpret data, and report findings. The HSRS II will perform daily data review/audit, and statistical analysis of the research data, disseminate information and assist with formulating goals, protocols and information gathering methods. The position requires knowledge of organization’s policies, procedures, and research operations. The position requires attention to detail, awareness of time-sensitive work, and a high level of organizational and communication skills.
The HSRS II will follow University Research Guidelines for Human Subjects Research and will demonstrate ICARE* values in each of the major responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee the primary outcome data collection for NIH-funded research protocols. The follow-up data collection protocols involve tracking and reviewing approximately 1,000 surveys each year.

• Track follow-up time points, analyze volume of follow-ups on a daily basis to prioritize efforts, and determine next steps for difficult-to-reach participants using independent judgment.
• Train and oversee research staff in follow-up data collection process, ensuring accurate execution through validity checks and requesting clarification when needed.
• Organize and clean study data prior to analysis.
• Compile monthly, annual, and regulatory reports (NIH, DSMB and RSRB/IRB) and provide weekly updates to PI, director and senior HSRS regarding follow-up survey progress.
• Assist as needed with follow-up data collection from interviews, surveys and other sources, including contacting primary care offices to obtain information from medical records, visiting schools to obtain breathing measurements, and collecting school health records.

Hiring, training and supervision of research staff.

• Assist with hiring and supervision of 10-12 part-time student research assistants. Train students on all aspects of asthma interventions and supervise daily activities by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
  • Conduct bi-monthly student meetings, and meet with students individually at least monthly.

• Supports team in full-time staff hiring and training.

Screen and enroll participants into NIH-funded research studies:

• Supports the team in large-scale screening efforts each year, providing training on screening tasks, setting goals, reviewing progress, and providing support. 
• Conduct telephone calls to screen potential participants for eligibility and interest in asthma study, schedule home visits (or Zoom visits) with family, and coordinate schedules with other staff to conduct visits.
• Conduct interviews with families, administer surveys, and collect other data such as breathing measurements (spirometry, eNO), height/weight, and saliva samples from child/adolescent participants. Ensure comfort and accuracy of data collection as well as informed consent.
• Provide enrollment updates at weekly study meeting, and provide updates daily to study Director and Sr. HSRS.

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