Clinical Research Specialist

Indiana University is an academic and medical research institution whose Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics conducts genetic and genomic research and clinical trials. The Clinical Research Specialist supports Parkinson’s disease research studies by coordinating participant travel, reimbursements, recruitment, study visits, data management, regulatory compliance, and follow-up activities.

Responsibilities

Assists study team in managing travel arrangements for participants with Parkinson's disease, or with an increased risk for developing Parkinson's disease

Processes reimbursements and coordinate with clinical research teams across the US and Canada to aid in study retention

Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the 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

Benefits

Eligible for remote work or in-person work.

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)

Company

University with nine campuses and online degree programs

Bloomington, Indiana, USA

https://www.iu.edu/

Founded in 1820

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience

Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience

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

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

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience.

Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience.

Required skills

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Experience

1+ years