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About the Role

The Public Health Project Specialist II will work on large pediatric research projects in various settings, providing day-to-day oversight and participating in all phases of research including planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role involves developing research protocols, managing IRB processes, supervising staff, maintaining databases, analyzing data, and preparing reports. This position will also assist with grant submissions and dissemination activities, and may communicate with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day oversight to ensure study activities are completed effectively and efficiently.
Participate in all phases of research including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Develop research protocols and guidelines.
Develop draft study instruments.
Manage IRB approval and compliance processes.
Supervise multiple staff and students.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Develop and manage databases.
Analyze data.
Perform quality assurance and quality control.
Prepare reports.
Conduct telephone/virtual and in-person screening and consent.
Perform medical chart abstractions.
Clean large administrative datasets.
Conduct literature reviews.
Assist with new grant submissions.
Assist with dissemination activities for existing grants, including presentations and drafting publication sections.
Communicate with patients and/or families in-person or by telephone/virtual platform.
Assist with enrollment efforts, including scheduling, conducting informed consent, and interviews.
Conduct in-person and telephone interviews.
Travel to appropriate sites for data collection.
Serve as the primary liaison for participants’ questions and concerns.
Organize honoraria for participants in qualitative studies.
Oversee and coordinate quantitative data collection, entry, and cleaning.
Review data for completion, consistency, and accuracy.
Troubleshoot technical/mechanical issues with appropriate teams/staff.
Ensure study computers are up-to-date and have wireless access for field use.
Provide data collection updates at weekly study meetings.
Provide insights into improving study procedures.
Maintain a study progress log, including study changes.
Prepare reports for Data Safety Monitoring Board, NIH, and/or RSRB.
Perform and/or create quality assurance procedures.
Ensure quantitative and qualitative data are properly uploaded to FigShare.
Independently create tables, forms, and coding schematics for new databases.
Make updates to current databases.
Organize and clean data using own judgment.
Create a data dictionary prior to analysis.
Interview and make hiring decisions for employees in consultation with PI.
Organize and conduct training sessions for staff.
Supervise daily activities, delegate tasks, and review progress.
Provide additional training to staff when needed.
Answer employees’ questions and provide continual guidance.
Assist with annual performance reviews of staff.
Prepare materials for and correspond with RSRB.
Submit amendments to RSRB, as needed.
Track and report all adverse events in a timely fashion to RSRB.
Relate information between investigator/team and RSRB.
Conduct data analysis using STATA or other statistical software.
Independently draft manuscripts for co-authorship on abstracts and manuscripts.
Independently organize and design presentations (lectures and posters).
Conduct literature reviews for specific topics using provided resources.
Generate reports for the IRB and grant funders.
Complete and maintain paperwork to order necessary supplies from vendors.
Review supply needs and ensure timely order receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major course work in an appropriate health, social or technical field and 2 years of related experience required.
Master's degree preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Annual re-certification in HIPAA awareness required.
Annual renewal of a Strong Commitment contract required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Health-related research experience preferred.
Efficiency in prioritizing assignments.
Skill in proactively resolving problems.
Recommending and implementing continuous quality improvements preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
Internet search techniques for reviewing scientific literature.
Database development and maintenance preferred.
Knowledge of SPSS, STATA or SAS preferred.
Knowledge of geographic information system analysis preferred.

Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

2 years of related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$23.27 - $32.60

About the Company

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.
The Child Health Equity and Decision-making Research (CHEDR) Team is interested in understanding why and how groups of children receive different evaluation and management decisions.
Findings will inform targeted interventions to reduce disparities and improve equity for all children.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Equal Opportunity

In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.