University of Rochester
Healthcare
HumanSubjectResearchSpecialist
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“Human Subject Research Specialist at University of Rochester. Skills: Human Subject Research, Neuroimaging, Data Management. Assist in identifying potential research participants. Support review of referrals and medical records”
Industry & Context.
Data quality control; Escalate ambiguous cases
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor’s degree required, Associate's degree and completion of 6 months in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee program required, Knowledge of human subjects research regulations required, Knowledge of IRB processes required, Knowledge of HIPAA requirements required, Ability to conduct structured interviews required, Ability to conduct research assessments required, Experience with data entry systems required, Experience with data management systems required, Attention to detail for manual MRI segmentation required, Attention to detail for data quality control required, Effective interpersonal skills required, Effective organizational skills required, Effective communication skills required, Ability to work independently required, Ability to work under general supervision required
Nice to Have
Experience with neuroimaging data preferred, Experience with image annotation preferred
What You'll Do.
Assist in identifying potential research participants
Support review of referrals and medical records
Assess eligibility against inclusion and exclusion criteria
Contact prospective participants and care teams
Schedule screening appointments
Maintain and update recruitment tracking logs
Communicate enrollment progress to study team
Conduct telephone pre-screening interviews
Conduct in-person pre-screening interviews
Administer informed consent process
Ensure participants understand study procedures
Ensure participants understand study risks
Ensure participants understand study benefits
Ensure participants understand right to withdraw
Conduct structured clinical assessments
Conduct cognitive research assessments
Administer symptom rating scales
Administer neuropsychological measures
Schedule MRI neuroimaging sessions
Document consent data in REDCap
Document assessment data in REDCap
Report participant safety concerns
Report protocol deviations
Assist with manual segmentation of choroid plexus
Assist with manual segmentation of brain barrier structures
Apply neuroimaging software
Delineate regions of interest on MRI volumes
Support development of semi-automated segmentation tool
Support validation of semi-automated segmentation tool
Review completed segmentations for accuracy
Review completed segmentations for consistency
Escalate ambiguous segmentation cases
Support processing of raw MRI data
Organize neuroimaging outputs
Support accurate data entry
Support timely data entry
Enter participant demographic data
Enter participant clinical data
Enter participant assessment data
Enter neuroimaging data
Perform routine quality control checks
Identify data discrepancies
Identify missing values
Identify data inconsistencies
Support maintenance of audit trails
Assist with secure transfer of neuroimaging files
Assist with archiving of neuroimaging files
Prepare and submit IRB continuing reviews
Prepare and submit IRB amendments
Prepare and submit adverse event reports
Maintain current regulatory binders
Maintain complete regulatory binders
Monitor participant safety throughout study
Report concerns regarding participant well-being
Assist with scheduling study visits
Assist with logistical arrangements for study visits
Assist with scheduling MRI scanning sessions
Assist with scheduling participant follow-ups
Serve as supportive point of contact for participants
Participate in regular lab meetings
Participate in regular team meetings
Provide updates on task progress
Provide updates on operational challenges
Work collaboratively with co-investigators
Work collaboratively with clinical coordinators
Work collaboratively with imaging staff
Assist with preparation of progress reports
Assist with preparation of manuscript figures
Assist with preparation of presentations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with investigators; Collaborate with research staff; Collaborate with co-investigators; Collaborate with clinical coordinators; Collaborate with imaging staff
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Communication skills
Full 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. Paulo Lizano operates a Translational Neuroscience laboratory at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the department of psychiatry. The lab focuses on clinical, translational, and basic neuroscience projects that related to how vision and barrier disruption contribute to the development and neuroprogression of psychosis. This specific role will support a project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study the barriers of the brain. This full-time position for a Human Subject Research Specialist I (HSRS I) supports the conduct of human subjects research examining brain barrier dysfunction in mid‑ to late‑life individuals with early psychosis. This role assists with study activities across all phases of research implementation, including participant screening, recruitment, consent, assessment administration, neuroimaging data processing, and secure data
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