Indiana University · 11 hours ago
Clinical Research Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $46K/yr
2+ years expIndiana University is one of the first human genetics departments in the country, currently ranked 5th in the nation for NIH funding. The Clinical Research Technician will assist with clinical research studies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and maintaining study documentation.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists with functions of the biorepository by completing tasks that include, but not limited to, data entry, data quality control (QC), kit request fulfillment, sample tracking, and site correspondence
Assists in the conduct of clinical research studies or trials following established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP)
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 Principal Investigators (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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field; OR
Associate's degree in allied health profession plus 1 year of patient-related or research experience; OR
Bachelor's degree in any field; OR
3 years of college-level science plus 2 years patient-related or research experience; OR
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
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 dependable
Preferred
Biorepository experience
Benefits
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
Indiana University
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Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
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Deputy CIO
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