Research Support Specialist Genetics - Temporary

Research Support Specialist Genetics - Temporary (Finance)

The primary purpose of this position is to recruit and retain study subjects while coordinating their visits and managing data gathered as a result of their investigator participation, initiated, and sponsored research projects, all while staying compliant with FDA and IRB guidelines and regulations. This position also involves a laboratory aspect. Sample retrieving, processing, and shipping for investigator-led and sponsored studies.

The division's primary biorepository management while maintaining other laboratory functions and safety. Monitor compliance with study procedures with Federal, State, and University regulations. Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, HIPAA regulations are followed, and that infection control and safety procedures are implemented. Prepares and maintains regulatory and compliance documents such as IRB applications.

Collects and analyzes data from clinical trials or other medical screenings.

This position is grant funded.

This position requires a level II background check.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program's responsibilities and one year of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.

Experience in Genetics and Metabolism Specific Clinical Research. Medical and research terminology, health care setting processes and procedures. ECG training and training in other clinical procedures, and general knowledge of infection control procedures.

Exposure to research.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other software packages.

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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