Clinical Research Specialist, Neurology

Department

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurology has a rich tradition in academic neurology with a national reputation in neurological education and neuroscience research. The department is located in the Indiana University Health Neuroscience Center, a state-of-the-art outpatient center that unites all the specialties that involve nervous system disorders: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuropsychology and Neuroradiology. It is also home of the main outpatient Neurophysiology laboratory at IU Health. The adjoining IU School of Medicine Neurosciences Research Building enables clinicians, basic scientists, and clinician-scientists to collaborate in an environment that is rarely achieved in academic medicine.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Specialist position will work on a study examining how certain aspects of thinking can predict Alzheimer's disease. The role will entail administering cognitive tests to participants with subtle cognitive changes.

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 coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects. 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 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 various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing 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.
• Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution).
• May provide 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.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 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
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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