Clinical Research Technician

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental保险

Health savings account

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Volunteer and family benefits

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis seeks a Research Assistant to support clinical research studies in the RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES department. You will assist with recruitment, consent, data collection, and coordinating study procedures, while maintaining regulatory documents and SOP adherence.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (remote and in-person) with opportunities to contribute to scholarly projects within a leading university research environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of patient-related or research experience including 2 years with clinical studies.
• Associate's degree in allied health or equivalent with 1 year of patient-related or research experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field or 3 years of college-level science plus 2 years of patient-related or research experience; or a B.S. in science/health field.

Responsibilities

• Assist conduct of clinical research studies per protocol and SOPs.
• Identify and recruit subjects; schedule appointments per protocol.
• Consent, interviewing, and data collection with adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain study data, regulatory documents, and case report forms.
• Assist in literature reviews, grant prep, manuscript editing, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain inventory and assist with participant payments.
• Stay updated on regulatory affairs and best practices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Time management

Priority setting

Quality focus

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma + 5 yrs exp

Associate's degree + 1 yr exp

Bachelor's degree + 2 yrs exp

Bachelor's in science/health

Job description

Department: RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)

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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); receives, collects, and records study data in database; communicates and keeps researchers and/or Principal Investigator (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.

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

• 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;
• Associate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of patient-related or research experience;
• Bachelor's degree in any field or 3 years of college-level science plus 2 years of patient-related or research experience;
• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field.

SKILLS

Proficient written and verbal 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 dependent.

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. In-person work may be required on scheduled remote days depending on research participant schedule and study procedures.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Work Location 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.

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)

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Research Job Family: Clinical Research

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.