Clinical Research Assistant, Neurological Surgery

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery, is seeking a Clinical Research Support role to assist in the execution of clinical studies, monitor data collection, and maintain regulatory documents. The position requires attention to detail and adherence to SOPs, with potential involvement in trials and databases.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of clinical research experience; completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of patient-related or clinical research experience.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting clinical research studies following protocols and SOPs.
• Set up and monitor study protocols and data collection.
• Record vital signs and assist with phlebotomy as needed.
• Schedule subjects and maintain logs of enrollment and screenings.
• Maintain regulatory documents including informed consent forms.

Skills

Quality commitment

Time management

Professionalism

Written & verbal communication

Patient care support

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assisting program (preferred)

Tools

Data entry systems

Lab equipment familiarity

Job description

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY (IN-SNEU-IUINA)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery provides world-class clinical care, education, and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and increasing the success of proven treatments to give patients the best chance for healing and recovery. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi-center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers dedicate their life's work to advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the conduct of clinical research studies or trials following established protocols and standard operating procedures; prepares and organizes space; sets up study-related equipment and supplies.
• Sets up and monitors various research study protocols, such as data collection efforts.
• Assists with routine data collection to support clinical research (such as documenting vital signs, performing phlebotomy, etc.).
• Schedules/calls subjects for appointments as directed; obtains screening information via phone or in person from script template for minimal risk studies; records and maintains screening/enrollment/master subject logs.
• Ensures proper recording and archival of all regulatory documents, including informed consent forms for submission to regulatory agencies; files all appropriate correspondence.
• Provides other various support for clinical research efforts (makes copies, prepares transmittal sheets for mailings, sends out various resources/information).

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

Required

• 1 year of patient-related or clinical research experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Preferred

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program.

Skills

Required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in direct and indirect patient related activities.
• In-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and various testing techniques.
• Familiarity with automated and non-automated testing equipment.
• Proficiency in computer data entry/retrieval.
• Ability to work independently and perform concurrent tasks.

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

• 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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