Clinical Research Specialist

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

HSA contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to support enrollment in a Parkinson’s brain donation program. You will educate participants and families, obtain consent, and coordinate tissue collection across sites.

The role involves screening, scheduling, data entry, and regulatory tasks, with potential guidance to junior staff. This grant-funded, hybrid position requires strong communication, professionalism, and data management skills.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field and 1 year health-related or research experience, or an associate’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with study recruitment, consent, scheduling, and data management is preferred.
• Ability to manage regulatory paperwork and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit potential study subjects; determine eligibility per IRB/protocols.
• Coordinate screening, consenting, scheduling, and assessments for subjects.
• Record data and manage databases; generate reports for study stakeholders.
• Ensure protocol compliance and submit regulatory documents.
• Assist with budget, invoicing, and billing compliance activities.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff as needed.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality focus

Initiative

Team coordination

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health field

Associate's degree in allied health

Job description

Department Information

Department MMGE - HEREDITARY GENOMICS DIV (IN-HGN-IUINA)One of the first human genetics departments in the country, the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine has a rich history of training geneticists and genetic counselors and providing genetic consultation and counseling services. Currently ranked 5th in the nation among Genetics Departments for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding, received in 2023, the department contributes to the understanding of numerous genetic conditions through the integration of basic research in genetic and genomic mechanisms, translational research in disease models, and clinical trials in rare and common genetic diseases.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Specialist assists with enrollment of participants into a brain donation program for Parkinson's disease. Clinical sites across the United States refer participants to the program coordinated by Indiana University. The person in this role speaks directly with interested participants and their loved ones about this program and assists in the education, consenting, data collection, donation planning, and coordination of tissue collection for analysis and presentation, including covering a pager with other team members.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the institutional review board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects.
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects. Coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols.
• Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases. Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling. Performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data. Produces various reports in response to requests from principal investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders.
• Monitors study team compliance with protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Submits all regulatory paperwork required. Communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
• Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants.
• Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.
• Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution).
• May provide guidance and/or support to less experience clinical research staff.

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

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience; OR
• Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

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.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location IU Indianapolis

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

Advertised Salary $43,921.60 - 48,921.60 per year based on experience and internal equity within the department.

Benefits Overview

• 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.

Job Classification

• Career Level: Mastery
• FLSA: Nonexempt
• Job Function: Research
• Job Family: Clinical Research

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