Clinical Research Technician, Pediatric Endocrinology/Diabetology

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan with IU contributions

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking a Clinical Research Technician to support day-to-day studies within the pediatric unit, ensuring activities align with protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

The role involves identifying and recruiting participants, coordinating visits and procedures, obtaining consent, collecting and documenting study data and clinical samples, and maintaining up-to-date regulatory and study records.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant research experience.
• Associate's/Bachelor's degrees with related experience accepted.
• Experience in clinical studies preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Mansioni

• Conducts research procedures and collects clinical samples per SOPs.
• Identifies, recruits, screens, consents, and schedules participants.
• Maintains case report forms and regulatory documents for audits.
• Assists with conduct of clinical research studies following protocols and SOPs.
• Supports recruitment advertising and information for participants and families.
• Archives documents and ensures compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
• Provides study support such as literature reviews and manuscript editing.

Conoscenze

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of profesional

Time management and prioritization

Quality-focused

Flexibility in a fast-paced setting

Thorough and dependable

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent + 5 years patient-related/research exp incl. 2 years clinical studies

Associate's degree in allied health + 1 year patient-related/research exp

Bachelor's degree or 3 years college-level science + 2 years patient-related/research exp

Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Department PED-ENDOCRINOLOGY/DIABETOLOGY (IN-PEND-IUINA)Department Information

The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system.

At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Tech supports the day-to-day conduct of clinical research studies within the unit, ensuring study activities are completed in accordance with established protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include identifying and recruiting participants, coordinating study visits and procedures, conducting screening and consenting activities, collecting and accurately documenting study data and clinical samples.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Conducts research procedures, collects clinical samples as applicable, and accurately collect, enter, and maintain study data in accordance with protocols and SOPs.

Identifies, recruits, screens, consents, and schedules research participants while coordinating study visits and protocol-required procedures.

Maintains accurate case report forms, regulatory documents, PI notes, and other required study records to support quality, compliance, and regulatory audits.

General Responsibilities

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.

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

Required

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

SKILLS

Required

• 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.

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.

Work Location

Indianapolis, IndianaAdvertised Salary $40,000.00 - 45,000.00 annually (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)

Benefits Overview

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

Job Classification

Career Level: IntermediateFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: ResearchJob Family: Clinical Research

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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

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