Clinical Research Coordinator
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational oversight of the Clinical Core team and the assignment of project-related work to all clinical research specialists and coordinators, neuropsychological testers, interns and trainees.
• Consents subjects and ensures that informed consent forms are properly signed before the study procedures are undertaken.
• Conducts Neuropsychological Training and Assessment for certification.
• Prepares (or oversee the preparation of) documentation pertaining to subjects including research visit charts and mailings.
• Prepares (or oversee the preparation of) research charts for entry into databases; oversee data quality assurance practices.
• Using universal precautions, handles blood and urine specimens as outlined in research protocols.
• Facilitates the transfer of blood and urine specimens to designated central labs.
• Coordinates and manages consensus diagnosis meetings with clinicians.
• Manages and supervises the preparation and dispatch of consensus letters ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Assists with the identification of research participants; determines eligibility according to the protocol and NIA designated priority groups.
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinate consenting, scheduling of testing, exams, and assessments; coordinate, facilitate, and perform various study activities; manage all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
• Records study data, samples, and results in various databases; performs data quality and pursues resolutions to erroneous data; produces various reports in response to requests from PI and other IADRC faculty members.

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; OR
• Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 3 years of clinical research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills

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.

Benefits Overview

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

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research
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