Human Subjects Research Specialist II

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Job Location (Full Address):

445 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Temporary

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

240320 Warner School of Education

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 108 H

Compensation Range:

$25.14 - $35.24

Responsibilities:

The Human Subject Project Specialist coordinates the day-to-day implementation of a grant-funded research project examining language input and development in DeafBlind children. The position oversees approximately 10+ graduate and undergraduate research assistants and coordinates participant recruitment, data collection, and meetings with the Community Advisory Board. This role works closely with the Principal Investigator to manage project timelines, maintain study systems and documentation, troubleshoot challenges, and support the successful completion and dissemination of the research. The position may also support the implementation and coordination of related research projects within the Communication & Cognition Across Modalities (CCAM) lab within the Warner School’s Human Development program.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position (12-16 hours per week) with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2029. Extension beyond this date may be possible, subject to continued funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate participant recruitment, which will include:
  • Communicating with prospective participants; administer consent and background demographic questionnaires.
  • Managing screening and enrollment processes;
  • Scheduling research visits/interviews; administer language assessments.
  • Maintaining recruitment records; and
  • Coordinating follow-up with participants and community partners.
  • This will regularly involve the use of American Sign Language.
• Manage research data and study documentation, including maintaining organized and secure study files, monitoring data completeness and quality, coordinating data entry and coding, maintaining study tracking systems, and preparing materials for data review and analysis., interview and data-collection materials, REDCap or other study databases, procedural documentation, and other systems needed for efficient project implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee research data collection, including supervising 10+ and supporting research assistants conducting interviews, eye-tracking sessions, EEG sessions, and other research visits; ensuring staff are appropriately trained and follow study procedures; troubleshooting data-collection issues; and conducting research visits directly as needed.
• Support research dissemination and reporting, including organizing project materials, data analysis, assisting manuscript writing, managing human subjects research (RSRB) protocols, and supporting annual grant reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology, psychology, education, human development, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field
• and 2 years of experience coordinating research, clinical, educational, or community-based activities involving children and their families required
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, psychology, education, human development, communication sciences and disorders, or a related field preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years experience conducting or coordinating research visits with children, including interviews, behavioral assessments, eye-tracking, and/or EEG preferred.
• If applicable, department specific experience required
• Experience as a Phlebotomist preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Word processing and data analysis software required
• Proficiency in American Sign Language including sufficient fluency to communicate about research procedures with both young children and adults. Knowledge and cultural competence interacting with DeafBlind communities; strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, personnel, deadlines, and competing priorities strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in written English strongly preferred
• Proficiency with lab technologies, including: Zoom, MS Office Suite, REDCap Qualtrics, R, MATLAB preferred
• Spanish proficiency preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• SOCRA - Certification In Clinical Research upon hire preferred
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) upon hire preferred

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