Research Coordinator -Pediatrics

Market Range: 08 Hiring Salary: $21.69/Hourly THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Coordinator 1 enrolls children and mothers in a prospective study of the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Social Determinants of Health (SDH) on child health, development, and epigenetic profiles. This position enrolls patients who qualify as subjects for the Family Resilience Initiative (FRI) during morning ULPS General Pediatric clinics and controls who are not eligible for enrollment in FRI from the afternoon clinics. Research Coordinator 1 obtains patient consent, collects information, collects saliva samples, and arranges for blood collection by phlebotomy for a biorepository. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Identifies, using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, potential study subjects for participation in the study. Explains the study and obtains informed consent from qualified subjects. Collects information on case report forms at study visits. Collects, labels, and processes study specimens at each study visit using procedures outlined in the study protocol. Maintains source documentation and case report forms for completion and ensures confidentiality of subject records. Maintains frequent contact with families to facilitate excellent longitudinal follow-up. Performs yearly follow-up study visits and procedures as required by the study protocol. Maintains IRB records. Performs other duties as assigned.