Human Subject Research Specialist (HSRS)

What does a Human Subject Research Specialist (HSRS) do?

A Human Subject Research Specialist I (HSRS) organizes and communicates office details needed to conduct human subject research. This research includes data from clinical and lab studies. The HSRS receives, distributes, and explains study information. They assist in subject recruitment and screening, such as conducting phone interviews. The HSRS makes sure participants follow protocol, such as taking medications, prior to the study. They also answer questions during the study. The HSRS makes sure all data is collected and that team members follow protocol. They train staff on this protocol, which includes obtaining participant consent.

Minimum education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; OR
  • Associate’s degree AND completion of 6 months in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee program required; OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience as a Phlebotomist preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of word processing and data analysis software. Moderate level of problem-solving ability. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to communicate clear direction related to research studies.

Days/hours

Monday – Friday, general business hours, with occasional weekends and evenings.

Position location

Medical Center

Work environment

Business offices, clinical practices, and at-home visits.

Pay Range

Use the code URG 104 for HSRC Trainee and URG 106 for HSRS I to find the pay range in the General and Clinical University pay ranges section of the University’s Compensation page.

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal benchmarking considerations.

Possible career pathway

An example of a pathway within this job family at the University of Rochester:

Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee (if required) > Human Subject Research Specialist I > Human Subject Research Specialist II > Senior Human Subject Research Specialist

Become a Human Subject Research Specialist

• Human Subject Research Coordinator Trainee Program