Clinical Research Technician
Company: Indiana University
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentPSYCHIATRY (IN-PSYC-IUINA)Department InformationThe
Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine
is committed to understanding the symptoms and neurobiological
basis of mental illness and advancing psychiatric treatments
through extensive involvement in basic and clinical research and
patient care. The department is also involved with educating and
training future leaders of psychiatry and behavioral
science.Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest
medical school in the United States, with a large academic health
center in downtown Indianapolis, the 17th largest city in the
United States. In addition to having active sports, cultural, arts,
and educational events and programs, Indianapolis is located
centrally near several other major cities including Chicago,
Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.As the nation's largest
medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not
only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the
patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of
diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We
desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as
well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive
learning and working environments for our students, staff, and
faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly
evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to
confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for
all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join
us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and
wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.IU School of
Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU
Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World
Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to
lead the transformation of healthcare through quality innovation
and education to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest
states. IU Health is among the top 10 largest single-state
nonprofit health systems in the United States operating 16
hospitals statewide (a mix of urban, suburban and rural
facilities). This partnership enables the seamless integration of
research findings into patient care.Job Summary
- Assists in the conduct of clinical research studies or trials
following established protocols and standard operating
procedures.
- Assists with identifying and recruiting subjects for clinical
research studies or trials; calls/schedules subjects for
appointments per protocol; performs screening, consenting and
interviewing/data collection in adherence with the assigned study
protocol and in accordance with good clinical principals; collects
patient consent and authorization for treatment intervention
documents and performs those interventions as needed.
- Conducts routine experiments and/or coordinates research study
procedures in accordance with SOPs; receives, collects, and records
study data in database; communicates and keeps researchers and/or
PI up-to-date on any problems or concerns related to the research
study or trial; may be responsible for collecting clinical samples
(such as blood, sample tissue, etc.) for research including any
storage measures.
- Assists with advertising and other information for participant
recruitment; assists in developing and sharing educational and
informational resources with subjects and families.
- Ensures proper documentation of Case Report Forms, regulatory
documents, PI notes, and any other mandatory study-related
documents and ensures quality and accuracy; archives documents for
study per sponsor, government and institutional requirements; keeps
accurate records and provides necessary documents for regulatory
audits.
- Maintains and manages inventory and research study supplies;
may be responsible for facilitating disbursement of study
participant payments.
- Provides various additional research study support (such as
protocol research in medical library/online databases, summarizing
literature reviews for study hypothesis, grant preparation,
manuscript review/editing, literature searches, and/or
transcription).
- Stays up-to-date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research
best practices by attending continuing education classes,
conferences, seminars, and project team
meetings.QualificationsCombinations 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
EXPERIENCERequired
- Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field; OR
- Associate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of
patient-related or research experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in any field OR 3 years of college-level
science plus 2 years of patient-related or research experience;
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) plus 5
years patient-related or research experience that includes 2 years
of experience with clinical studies. SKILLSRequired
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated 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.Working Conditions / DemandsThe
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
OverviewFor 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 ClassificationCareer
Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: ResearchJob Family:
Clinical ResearchClick here to learn more about Indiana
University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis 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.If you wish to include a
cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading
attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an
equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of
ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana
University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin,
disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational
programs and activities, including employment and admission, as
required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX
may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for
Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana
University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes
contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and
fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available
online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public
Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest
SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Keywords: Indiana University, Lawrence , Clinical Research Technician, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Indiana
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...