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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:

400119 Surgery-Cancer Control

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$18.00 - $25.14

Responsibilities:

Assists with various activities associated with human subject research for Dr. Nikesha Gilmore within the Biomarker Exploration and Aging in Cancer and Health Equity (BEACH) lab. Gains knowledge regarding clinical research procedures and protocols. Maintains logs and assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.

The Division of Supportive Care in Cancer is a part of the Department of Surgery. Our offices located in the Saunders Research building. This role is required to be in-office, with work hours/availability during standard business hours, within approximately 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with the administrative details required to conduct human subject research.
• Works under supervision to learn and apply the details of standard protocols, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, informed consent procedures, study activities, source documentation, and case report form (CRF) completion, and adverse event reporting.
• Maintains all logs, including system data entry, in accordance with all pre-established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assists in entering research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
• Practices continuous learning in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and guidelines. Maintains requisite skills and completes mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies. Obtains and maintains various certifications applicable to the field and/or assigned subject matters. Gains knowledge in medical research terminology. Gains and practices proficiency in specific research software needed to manage clinical research protocols. Keeps up to date with new developments in the field by reading related literature and studying relevant clinical standards. May present/share these educational findings with other team members. Participates in protocol-related training as required.
• Complies with Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulations. Keeps current with all federal, state, sponsor, and institutional policies, laws, standard operating procedures, and guidelines. Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in therapeutic areas relevant to research studies.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow simple research protocols and procedures preferred
• Ability to adhere to applicable safety and/or infection control standards preferred
• Ability to understand and follow data integrity standards and processes preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and ability to work well in teams preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and internet preferred

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