Clinical Research Specialist

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Specialist will assist with enrollment of participants into a brain donation program for Parkinson's disease. Clinical sites across the United States refer participants to the program coordinated by Indiana University. The person in this role will speak directly with interested participants and their loved ones about this program and assist in the education, consenting, data collection, donation planning, and coordination of tissue collection for analysis and presentation, including covering a pager with other team members.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects.
• Counsels and schedules study subjects for tests, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments. Coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
• Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases. Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling. Performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data.
• Produces various reports in response to requests from principal investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
• Maintains study team compliance with protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Submits all regulatory paperwork required. Communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
• Develops communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as information materials for study participants.
• Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
• Supports the team by assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance, and patient billing resolution.
• Provides guidance and/or support to less experienced clinical research staff.

Qualifications

• Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
• Required: Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience; OR Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.
• Required: Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Highly thorough and dependable. Possesses a high degree of initiative. Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Working 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.

Additional Information

• This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• The role is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Work Location

IU Indianapolis

Advertised Salary

$43,908.80 - 47,863.30 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery
Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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