Clinical Research Coordinator

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a Research Coordinator within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine to support protocol review, patient recruitment, and regulatory compliance across cardiovascular studies.

You will assist in study design, data collection, and coordination with investigators, staff, and laboratory personnel, ensuring adherence to IRB and sponsor requirements. Experience in clinical research and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field with 2 years of clinical research experience, or an Associate's degree with 3 years of clinical research experience.
• SOCRA/ACRP Clinical Research Certification preferred at date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies.
• Develops informational materials for recruitment of subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
• Oversees regulatory compliance and prepares IRB documents including informed consent and protocol materials.
• Identifies and screens potential subjects and conducts subject interviews for data required by protocols.
• Maintains study documentation and tracks SAEs with PI and sub-investigators.
• Stays up to date with regulatory affairs and knowledge relevant to the studies.

Skills

analytical skills

multi-tasking

technical aptitude

quality mindset

organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field

Associate's degree in science or health-related field

Job description

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE (IN-CARD-IUINA)
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine strives for excellence in research, education, and patient care. The division's physicians, staff members, and learners work to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease for Hoosiers, offering the highest quality care and fostering innovation that fuels better health for the people of Indiana and beyond. The division has multiple research laboratories, programs, and clinical trials conducting studies in various aspects of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, there are Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved cardiology training programs in cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure, and adult congenital heart disease.

• 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 Principal Investigator (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.

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

Preferred

• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)/Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) 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.

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.
Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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)

Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Research
Job Family: Clinical Research
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.