Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinates various research studies. Identifies potential survey subjects. Oversees patient medically related activities from diagnosis to post care. Performs screenings, conducts interviews, completes consents, leads site visits, tracks discharge and post care.
- Tracks patient and study activities. Enters data for referrals, surgical data, neonatal tracking, and study follow up. Generates reports utilizing collected data.
- Performs outreach and marketing activities to identify potential patients for studies. Conducts interviews and reviews patient information to confirm study eligibility.
- Advises the principal investigator (PI) of potential protocol deviations. Helps PI to problem solve and assess.
- Contacts stakeholders (PI, providers, study participants, etc.) for completing study documentation.
- Adheres to regulatory protocols, procedures, and study requirements. Informs PI, departmental Regulatory Specialist, etc. of potential concerns.
- Develops marketing materials to attract participants to studies.
General Responsibilities
Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies.Participates in study budget negotiations and reconciles study budget accounts.Develops informational materials for recruitment of subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.Oversees and ensures compliance with regulations, including organizing electronic files and / or filing regulatory documents appropriately; prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary); prepares regulatory documents for sponsor.Identifies and selects potential subjects by reviewing existing protected health information, screening subjects, and conducting interviews; performs subject interviews and assessments for data required by protocol(s).Follows up on study documentation with necessary stakeholders (healthcare providers, study participants, laboratory personnel, etc.)Reviews incoming subject adverse event (SAE) information, assists PI in making submission determination of SAEs, and follows up to determine resolution of adverse events.Conducts study-related non-medical / behavioral assessments / interventions as well as study procedures / interventions (appropriate licensure may apply).Records, documents, and reports protocol deviations and trial changes to PI and sub-investigators.Stays up to date with knowledge of regulatory affairs and / or issues.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience ORAssociate's degree in science or a health-related field and 3 years of clinical research experienceLICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred
SOCRA / ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hireSKILLS
Required
Demonstrated analytical skillsAbility to simultaneously handle multiple prioritiesPossesses strong technical aptitudeDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityExcellent organizational skillsWorking Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
11 30 West Michigan Street
Fesler Hall, FH204
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Career
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Research
Job Family : Clinical Research
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