Clinical Research Coordinator at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



GASTROENTEROLOGY (IN-GAST-IUINA)



Department Information



We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to help continue our distinguished tradition of excellence in patient care, innovation, and education in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a top program nationally and are one of the largest divisions in the country with wide-ranging and reaching clinical and research expertise. The Clinical Research Coordinator could be joining our Liver, ERCP, EUS, IBD, Motility, or General GI research teams.



Job Summary



The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for independently conducting investigator-initiated and grant funded, patient facing trials and could also be responsible for assisting the clinical research nurses/coordinators with clinical drug trials. Some duties may include patient recruitment, patient scheduling, data entry, phone calls, chart prep, clinical trial lab kit building, equipment set-up and ordering, etc. This is a patient facing role with some administrative duties.


General Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies. Recognizes situations requiring prompt escalation and demonstrates actions to minimize risks.


• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of tests, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects.


• Facilitates and performs various study activities including site evaluation visits, study related meetings and training sessions, study initiation visits (SIV) and monitoring visits.


• Manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols and oversees proper documentation at study close-out.


• 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.


• 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



Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of clinical research experience OR
  


• Associate's degree in science or a health-related field and 2 years of clinical research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Preferred

• SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire

SKILLS



Required

• Demonstrated 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.



Work Location



Rotary, University Hospital


Indianapolis, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$51,000 - $56,000 per year based on experience and internal equity within the division.


Per our current pay guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible will take place on July 1st of each fiscal year.



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: Core


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Research


Job Family: Clinical Research
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